Lanyard

usgb/ˈlænjərd/
noun

A strap or cord usually made of fabric or plastic, used to hold small items like keys or ID cards, often worn around the neck.

The conference attendees were given lanyards with their name tags.
Visual representation of "lanyard" - A strap or cord usually made of fabric or plastic, used to hold small items like keys or ID cards, often worn around the neck.

Often appears as...

  • id card lanyard
  • neck lanyard
noun

A short rope used on ships for fastening something or for pulling something.

He pulled on the lanyard to raise the sail.
Visual representation of "lanyard" - A short rope used on ships for fastening something or for pulling something.

Often appears as...

  • pull on the lanyard
  • lanyard knot

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Technical

noun

A piece of cord or wire that forms a loop to connect a knife, whistle or other small tool to a person's body.

She attached her whistle to the lanyard on her wrist.
Visual representation of "lanyard" - A piece of cord or wire that forms a loop to connect a knife, whistle or other small tool to a person's body.

Often appears as...

  • wrist lanyard
  • knife lanyard
noun

A strap or cord usually made of fabric or plastic, used to hold small items like keys or ID cards, often worn around the neck.

The conference attendees were given lanyards with their name tags.
Visual representation of "lanyard" - A strap or cord usually made of fabric or plastic, used to hold small items like keys or ID cards, often worn around the neck.

Often appears as...

  • id card lanyard
  • neck lanyard
noun

A short rope used on ships for fastening something or for pulling something.

He pulled on the lanyard to raise the sail.
Visual representation of "lanyard" - A short rope used on ships for fastening something or for pulling something.

Often appears as...

  • pull on the lanyard
  • lanyard knot

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A piece of cord or wire that forms a loop to connect a knife, whistle or other small tool to a person's body.

She attached her whistle to the lanyard on her wrist.
Visual representation of "lanyard" - A piece of cord or wire that forms a loop to connect a knife, whistle or other small tool to a person's body.

Often appears as...

  • wrist lanyard
  • knife lanyard
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Event Accessory

Often used in events to display identification and allow access to restricted areas.

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Make sure your lanyard is visible to security.
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Promotional Material

Frequently customized with logos or slogans for branding during promotional events.

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The company lanyards were all printed with the new product logo.
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Not Just Neckwear

While commonly worn around the neck, they can also be attached to bags or belts.

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She clipped her lanyard to her backpack for easy access.
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Richard Ledgett: The NSA...

is much bigger than just the government, and so learn the facts. Don't rely on headlines, don't rely on sound bites, don't rely on one-sided conversations. So that's the idea, I think, worth spreading. We have a sign, a badge tab, we wear badges at work with lanyards, and if I could make a plug,

Video examples

Richard Ledgett: The NSA...

is much bigger than just the government, and so learn the facts. Don't rely on headlines, don't rely on sound bites, don't rely on one-sided conversations. So that's the idea, I think, worth spreading. We have a sign, a badge tab, we wear badges at work with lanyards, and if I could make a plug,

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