shoelace

noun

shoe·​lace ˈshü-ˌlās 

: a lace or string for fastening a shoe

Examples of shoelace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With its magnetic shroud shoelace cover and dressy patent leather toe, the Air Jordan 16 was conceptualized in 2001 during an unusual period of Jordan’s legacy. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Don’t trip over its clever crossing with 5D’s [Certain loopholes], which refers to holes for shoelaces, or EYELETS. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2026

British singer Engelbert Humperdinck is reflecting on how his shoelace saved his life during his service in his country's army. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Untangling Small Knots When a knot in thread, string, or a shoelace tightens into a tiny, frustrating ball, a toothpick can help loosen it without immediately reaching for scissors. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shoelace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

shoelace

noun

shoe·​lace -ˌlās 

: a lace or string for fastening a shoe