variants or less commonly lacey
lacier; laciest
: resembling or consisting of lace

Examples of lacy in a Sentence

The flower's petals are lacy and delicate.
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In an Instagram carousel shared on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the 19-year-old daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker posted a collection of photos of herself wearing a sheer, lacy black dress featuring a floral design with nothing underneath aside from a black thong. Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025 The model and former Miss Universe selected an oversize black blazer featuring a statement floral lapel pin, layering it over a lacy bra, high-waisted underwear and sheer tights. Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024 The Mayor’s Chief of Staff Marvin James shared a photo on social media of Pugh in a sleeveless, lacy white wedding dress holding hands with Scott in a summery light green suit and white sneakers. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2024 Crop tops, lacy camis, and bandeau tops would all work well paired with it. Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lacy 

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lacy was in 1804

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“Lacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

lacy

adjective
lacier; laciest
: resembling or consisting of lace

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