lace-up
noun
: a shoe or boot that is fastened with laces
a pair of lace-ups
—often used before another nounlace-up boots/shoes
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Aldean wore an animal print strapless swimsuit featuring lace-up detailing in the center with a skirt to match.
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Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Ortega went topless underneath her raw-hem jacket, save for an ivory lace-up collar.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The defining styles range from classic leather flip-flops embellished with subtle beading to lace-up flat sandals and jelly styles that go all-in on playful whimsy.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Be ahead of the next trend cycle and get these soon-to-be-everywhere lace-up ballet flats.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Ortega went topless underneath her raw-hem jacket, save for an ivory lace-up collar.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The defining styles range from classic leather flip-flops embellished with subtle beading to lace-up flat sandals and jelly styles that go all-in on playful whimsy.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Be ahead of the next trend cycle and get these soon-to-be-everywhere lace-up ballet flats.
—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lace-up
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“Lace-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lace-up. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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