lanyard

Definitions

• A cord or strap worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist to carry an object such as keys or a whistle.
  A whimsical tether wrapped 'round your neck, linking you to the world, a dainty bridge between mundane and marvelous.
  Example: She wore a lanyard with her badge around her neck.
• A length of cord attached to a whistle, knife, or similar object to prevent it from being lost.
  A loyal guardian, the cord that dances on the wind, yet steadfastly anchors your precious treasures against the unknown abyss.
  Example: The sailor had a lanyard securing his whistle to his belt.