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

The gladiator design features an ultra-strappy upper with knotting down the middle, while the back of the shaft features corset lacing while leaving the heel exposed. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

There was Osaka, stutter-stepping across the grass and lacing forehands and backhands across the court. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Its quick-drying fabric and protective toe cap help keep feet comfortable on uneven terrain, while the elastic lacing system delivers a secure fit that's easy to adjust on the go. — Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

The back of the gown was very much Roseberry’s own, with an outsize black bow resting gently above a spine of corset-style lacing. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lacing

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

Kids Definition

lacing

noun

lac·​ing

ˈlā-siŋ

1

: the action of one that laces

2

: lace entry 2