shoelace

noun

shoe·​lace ˈshü-ˌlās How to pronounce shoelace (audio)
: a lace or string for fastening a shoe

Examples of shoelace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yonex enhanced the Durable Skin upper, while creating an outsole that stretches higher toward the shoelaces. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 This allows Gocycle to completely enclose the chain, keeping clothing and shoelaces safe and clean during commutes. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 20 May 2023 Per Jane’s complaint, the actor shared that improvisations could include simulating rape, murder or physical assault as well as pushing her, pulling her hair and hog-tying her with shoelaces. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 According to Jane, Gallo said some potential improvisations could include hog-tying her with shoelaces, pushing her, pulling her hair and acting out faux rape or physical assaults. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2024 Next lift your left foot on the floor a few feet in front of the bench, place the top of your right foot on the bench, shoelaces down. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Jan. 2024 For instance, these vampires will compulsively untie all the human victims' shoelaces. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2023 Police sources told the New York Post that when authorities found him, there had been a shoelace around his neck. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023 How to Clean White Leather Sneakers For leather shoes — like white Adidas or Nike sneakers — follow a similar method: Untie and remove the shoelaces. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoelace was circa 1647

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“Shoelace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoelace. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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shoelace

noun
shoe·​lace -ˌlās How to pronounce shoelace (audio)
: a lace or string for fastening a shoe

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