lanyard — a cord or strap worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist to carry something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cord or strap worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist to carry something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlænjərd/
Example Sentences
- The new intern forgot his lanyard and couldn't enter the building.
- Conference attendees received colorful lanyards with their name tags.
- The tour guide's lanyard was so long that it kept getting tangled in doors.
lanyard
NOUN[/ˈlænjərd/]
a cord or strap worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist to carry something
💡 Concept
🎵 Rhyme
The guard protects the yard with his lanyard!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈlænjərd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlænjəd/
🌳Etymology
Rootlanière
🎵Rhyme
yardhardcardguard
card
guard
yard
hard
🔗Collocations
ID lanyard
wear a lanyard
safety lanyard
retractable lanyard
attach to lanyard
lanyard clip
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The new intern forgot his lanyard and couldn't enter the building.”
“Conference attendees received colorful lanyards with their name tags.”
😄 Fun example
“The tour guide's lanyard was so long that it kept getting tangled in doors.”
“Security requires all visitors to wear a lanyard while on the premises.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
cordstrapchainneckband
Related
badgekeychainnecklaceropetether
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