lace-up
noun
: a shoe or boot that is fastened with laces
a pair of lace-ups
—often used before another nounlace-up boots/shoes
Examples of lace-up in a Sentence
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The singer wore black cropped pants with a subtle tuxedo stripe and a pair of Dior lace-up ballet flats with a delicate pearl at the toe.
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Laura Tortora, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
Check out 10 picks below, with slip-on, lace-up, and zippered styles from brands including Dearfoams, Muk Luks, and Time and Tru up to 60 percent off.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Fret not as designers have added lace-up details to kitten heels, wedges, flats, and everything in between.
Tiny Gold Bags
Think of these little numbers as slightly practical gold jewelry.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
The best-selling cross trainers are a good addition to your wardrobe since the lightweight lace-up style is made for daily use, whether running errands, hitting the gym, or going on walks.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Laura Tortora, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
Check out 10 picks below, with slip-on, lace-up, and zippered styles from brands including Dearfoams, Muk Luks, and Time and Tru up to 60 percent off.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Fret not as designers have added lace-up details to kitten heels, wedges, flats, and everything in between.
Tiny Gold Bags
Think of these little numbers as slightly practical gold jewelry.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
The best-selling cross trainers are a good addition to your wardrobe since the lightweight lace-up style is made for daily use, whether running errands, hitting the gym, or going on walks.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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