lanyard
noun/ˈlænjərd/
Frequency rank: #17,895 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A cord or strap worn around the neck or wrist to hold an object such as a badge or key.
Example sentence
She clipped her ID badge to the lanyard hanging around her neck.
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