lace
noun
a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
Example Sentences
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The director laces a 16th-century period drama with a series of mysteries in his latest film, which centers on a samurai who rebels against the local warlord.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Alphie told The Nolan Show that Donall brushes his teeth three times and check his laces six times before he is ready for the day.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Heading into the exhibition I was eager to see what 18th-century ribbons and laces if not frock coats and gowns would be displayed as ancillary objects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
A spoonful of brown sugar becomes caramel as it melts; diced apples collapse into little pockets of warmth; cinnamon laces the air with something almost nostalgic.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2025
Do these laces come with the sneakers, or are those sold separately?”
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
