1
: the action of one that laces
2
: something that laces : lace
3
: a contrasting marginal band of color (as on a feather)
4
a
: a dash of liquor in a food or beverage
b
: a trace or sprinkling that adds spice or flavor
5
: a decisive defeat
Examples of lacing in a Sentence
stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe
the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look
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Asymmetrical zippers, cutouts, and elements like lacing and corsetry add structure and edge.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Most modern Irish dancers wear competition school dresses, large wigs, and either hard shoes or soft black leather lace-up shoes, known as ghillies, that resemble black ballet slippers with a crisscross lacing at the top of the foot and ankle.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The edgy Victorian-like corset lacing was applied to other silhouettes as well, including the vamps of kitten-heel pumps which were presented in different colors and even with feathers.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
The new lacing system features a webbing design through the midfoot that allows the toes to freely splay and the foot to swell as needed.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026
Most modern Irish dancers wear competition school dresses, large wigs, and either hard shoes or soft black leather lace-up shoes, known as ghillies, that resemble black ballet slippers with a crisscross lacing at the top of the foot and ankle.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The edgy Victorian-like corset lacing was applied to other silhouettes as well, including the vamps of kitten-heel pumps which were presented in different colors and even with feathers.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
The new lacing system features a webbing design through the midfoot that allows the toes to freely splay and the foot to swell as needed.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lacing
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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