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Definition of shoelace

shoelace

/ˈʃuːleɪs/
shoe · lace
Plural:shoelaces
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shoelace Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A cord or string used for tying or fastening a shoe to the foot.

Example

"She knelt down to tie her shoelace before joining the other runners on the track."

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• Nearby Words

shock
shoe
shoebill
shoelace
shooting star
shop
shopping cart

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'shoe' and 'lace', emerging in the English language in the late 16th century to describe the specific strings used to fasten footwear.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shoelace. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shoelace
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