1
: a piece of rope or line for fastening something in a ship
especially
: one of the pieces passing through deadeyes to extend shrouds or stays
2
a
: a cord or strap to hold something (such as a knife or a whistle) and usually worn around the neck
b
: a cord worn as a symbol of a military citation
3
: a strong line used to activate a system (as in firing a cannon)
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Several Amazon shoppers, including educators, nurses, and other professionals, use this lanyard daily.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
Several Amazon shoppers, including educators, nurses, and other professionals, use this lanyard daily.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Feb. 2025
Lawonda Phone Lanyard $16 $15 at Amazon The same TikToker also uses the Lawonda phone lanyard, which can prevent your smartphone from being stolen out of your hands, literally.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
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lanyard
noun
lan·yard
ˈlan-yərd 
1
: a rope or line for fastening something in ships
2
: a cord worn around the neck or shoulder to hold a knife or whistle
3
: a strong cord used in firing a cannon
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