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shoestring Synonyms

Another word for shoestring

Choosing another word for shoestring depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A cord or leather strip passed through eyelets or hooks to fasten a shoe; a shoelace.

Usage Example

"He knelt down on the sidewalk to tie his loose shoelace before continuing his run."

Strongest
shoelace
lace
Strong
bootlace

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by or operating with a very small amount of money; low-budget.

Usage Example

"The independent director managed to produce an award-winning documentary on a low-budget budget."

Strongest
low-budget
Strong
bare-bones
no-frills
frugal

• noun (Context 3)

A very small or inadequate amount of money used to finance an activity or venture (especially in the phrase 'on a shoestring').

Usage Example

"They traveled across Europe on a pittance by staying in hostels and cooking their own meals."

Strong
pittance
peanuts

• adjective (Context 4)

Cut into very thin, long strips, especially of potatoes.

Usage Example

"The bistro serves its grilled steak with a side of crispy julienne fries."

Strong
julienne

Opposites of shoestring

The opposite of shoestring shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

big-budget
lavish
fortune
extravagant
mint
See all opposites of shoestring

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shoestring. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shoestring
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