shoelace

noun

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

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She was found with her wrists and ankles bound with shoelaces and duct tape, she was gagged with underwear and duct tape was placed over her mouth and nose. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026 For a quiet-luxury look Don’t let the ultra-baggy legs and shoelace waist dissuade you from going the stealth-wealth route. India Roby, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026 Switch all your child's shoelaces to green shoelaces. Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026 The pair will soon undergo another on-trend makeover complete with metallic studs and tulle shoelaces. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoelace

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 29 Mar. 2026.

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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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