shoelace

noun

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

Examples of shoelace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Also, standard shoelaces are replaced by an adjustable strap that can be secured in seconds. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 Dug it themselves, tripped over their own shoelaces, tumbled, fumbled right in. Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 28 Sep. 2024 All shoes include two extra pairs of recycled shoelaces, and the kicks can be recycled in the U.S. and Canada via Reformation’s RefRecycles program. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024 Basic items include deodorant, chapstick, feminine products, lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, plus extra shoelaces, fingernail clippers and socks. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shoelace 

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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 4 Nov. 2024.

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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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