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lariat

noun

ˈler-ē-ət

Definition of lariat

as in lasso

a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock the cowboy could throw a lariat around a running steer's head from 20 yards away

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Recent Examples of lariat Flapper-worthy tassels and liquid lariats? — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026 For the event on Saturday, Yeoh wore the gown alongside a sumptuous pearl lariat necklace, dangly diamond earrings and a coordinating bracelet. — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026 Chokers, lariats, diamonds by the yard—some would argue that there’s a place for all of them in the safe, but discerning collectors tend to end up reaching for the trusty favorite, time after time. — Victoria Herman, Air Mail, 8 Nov. 2025 The lariat is the sultry provocateur of the jewelry world, known for its ultra feminine design that elongates the neck and draws attention to the décolletage. — Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lariat

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lasso

Noun

The announcer directed our attention to a large screen playing a video about the history of the lasso.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Video shows the bull calmly walking in a suburban neighborhood, while additional footage shows three authorities mounted on horses swinging lassos above their heads trying to rein in the animal.

— Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

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