noun Internet Slang

lanyard

LAN-yurd · noun · slang

The neck strap that holds your convention badge.

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Definitions

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A fabric cord worn around the neck to display a badge; often collected as convention swag in its own right.

“I keep every con's lanyard as a little souvenir.”
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lanyard In A Sentence

I keep every con's lanyard as a little souvenir.

Origin & Usage

From 'lanyard' (a cord for securing objects), reused for badge-holding at events.

People Also Ask

What is a lanyard at a convention?

It's the fabric neck strap that holds your badge, worn around the neck so the pass stays visible.

Why do people collect lanyards?

Conventions often brand their lanyards, so attendees keep them as souvenirs marking each event they attended.

Where does the word lanyard come from?

It comes from the general word 'lanyard,' a cord for securing objects, reused for holding badges at events.

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