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laniard

laniard

9.9
A cord worn around the neck, shoulder or wrist to carry a small item like a badge
  • noun
  • /ˈlæn.jərd/
  • UK
translation icon : cordón
  • Conference attendees received a badge on a blue laniard at registration.

Examples

  • He wore a laniard to hold his ID badge.

  • Conference attendees received a badge on a blue laniard at registration.

  • He looped the laniard around his neck to keep his knife secure while climbing.

  • Police officers often wear their whistles attached to a laniard for easy access.

  • The laniard was made of durable nylon.

  • He looped the laniard around his neck to keep his knife secure while climbing.

  • Police officers often wear their whistles attached to a laniard for easy access.

Synonyms

lanyard
vslaniard
6 4.4

A cord worn around the neck to hold small items like an ID card

is the same item but presented in an alternative spelling form

Surface Forms

laniard singular
laniards plural

Etymology

Laniard comes from the Old French word lanière, which means 'strap' or 'thong' used for hanging things. That's why laniard refers to a cord you wear around the neck, shoulder, or wrist to carry a badge, whistle, or knife.