shoelace

noun

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

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The pair’s midsole, visible Gel cushioning and shoelaces come in an aged off-white look, and the sneaker also comes with alternate white laces for those who want to switch things up. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 June 2025 While handcuffing and removing the belts and shoelaces of deportees is standard practice in this type of operation, both Oquendo and Barrientos feel they were treated in a demeaning way by US immigration officials, especially when boarding the military flight in the early hours of Sunday. Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025 Telomeres serve as protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, similar to the bits of plastic at the ends of shoelaces. Jamie Ducharme, Health, 29 May 2025 Telomeres act like protective tips at the ends of chromosomes, similar to the plastic ends of shoelaces, according to the researchers. Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025 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 27 Jun. 2025.

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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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