variants or less commonly lacey
lacier; laciest
: resembling or consisting of lace

Examples of lacy in a Sentence

The flower's petals are lacy and delicate.
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Dressed in a carnival-ready color palette, Lipa wore a lilac Fanci Club bustier corset with lacy red undercladding, paired with indigo blue straight leg jeans, lilac Jimmy Choo Jenna MM mules, a gold chain necklace, and a leopard print Maison Margiela Loved to Death tote bag. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025 The comedian donned an all-ivory suit, while Butcher wore a lacy white gown with a matching bouquet. Adam England, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 For the red carpet occasion, Ross turned to Dior’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection, favoring a look with a bold, lacy statement neckline. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 Dating back to the 1800s, Brandy Snap cookie originated in England and become widely known for their thin, lacy texture and delicate crunch. Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lacy

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lacy was in 1804

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“Lacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacy. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

lacy

adjective
lacier; laciest
: resembling or consisting of lace

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