: objects or patterns consisting of or resembling lace

Examples of lacework in a Sentence

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For the beach day, Bella donned a sheer, lacework dress from Matin’s fall collection. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 Her veil was laid over her dress, showing off the intricate lacework. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026 The Portuguese brought their prowess for embroidery and lacework to Goa, evident in the linens and pillows here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026 Victorian crinolines were reimagined through fiber-optic cables, while sheer chiffon blouses and intricate lacework were introduced to display this idea of weightlessness and feminine fragility. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lacework

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lacework was in 1675

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“Lacework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacework. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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