IPA: /ˈlæn.jərd/
KK: /ˈlæn.jərd/
A type of cord or strap used to secure or carry an object, often worn around the neck or wrist.
He wore a laniard to hold his ID badge while at work.
Laniard originates from the Old French word 'lanière', meaning a strap or cord. It refers to a cord or strap used for securing something, often in the context of holding a knife or tool.
Think of a 'strap' ('lanière') that helps you keep something secure — that's what a laniard is.