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 silhouette featured an almond toe, moderate block heel and leg-hugged shaft with corset-set like lacing along it. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 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

These ivory leather chairs get their name from the delicate corset lacing that runs up the back—a subtle touch of coquette style. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026

According to a press release, the bustier dress was designed with 25,000 silk thread feathers and lacing with gold metal eyelets at the back, as well as an ivory tulle skirt. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 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