shoelace

American  

[shoo-leys] / ˈʃuˌleɪs /

noun

1. a string or lace for fastening a shoe.

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shoelace British  

/ ˈʃuːˌleɪs /

noun

1. a cord or lace for fastening shoes

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Etymology

Origin of shoelace

First recorded in 1640–50; shoe + lace

Example Sentences

Twisting and tying shoelaces into a knot became a formidable task for Justin Herbert in the days following hand surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

Accessories—anything from shoelace charms to glitter freckles to decor for your decor—give consumers ways to update their look and express themselves at a fraction of the cost.

From The Wall Street Journal

I would match the spoon to a pair of shoelaces.

From Los Angeles Times

Telomeres are located at the ends of chromosomes and function much like the plastic tips on shoelaces that prevent fraying.

From Science Daily

“Things don’t have the same depth of field. When my friend was tying her shoelaces behind me, it was just so loud. Things spatially were being thrown. It was disorienting.”

From Los Angeles Times

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