lacing

noun

lac·​ing ˈlā-siŋ 

1

: the action of one that laces

2

: something that laces : lace

3

: a contrasting marginal band of color (as on a feather)

4

a

: a dash of liquor in a food or beverage

b

: a trace or sprinkling that adds spice or flavor

5

: a decisive defeat

Synonyms of lacing

• cable
• wire
• rope
• lace

Examples of lacing in a Sentence

stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe

the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look

Recent Examples on the Web

Featuring On’s signature speed-lacing, patented CloudTec cushioning, and Swiss style, these shoes are equal parts convenient, comfortable, and cool. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026

The Giants haven’t had a high-average prospect lacing line drives in the majors since a young Pablo Sandoval. —Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026

The two-tone look is colored in a creamy Chalk leather upper, while the spring-friendly Hydrangeas purple shade fills in the upper half including the tongue, collar, heel tab and lacing components. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026

Derbies, known for their open-lacing look, had a moment at Victoria Beckham and Celine. —Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lacing

• basing
• bracing
• casing
• chasing
• facing
• gracing
• pacing
• placing
• racing
• spacing
• tracing
• debasing

Kids Definition

lacing

noun

lac·​ing

ˈlā-siŋ

1

: the action of one that laces

2

: lace entry 2