shoelace

noun

shoe·​lace ˈshü-ˌlās 

: a lace or string for fastening a shoe

Examples of shoelace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The shoes will also come packaged with alternate matching Rust Pink shoelaces. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Untangling Small Knots When a knot in thread, string, or a shoelace tightens into a tiny, frustrating ball, a toothpick can help loosen it without immediately reaching for scissors. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Sep. 2026

Designed by Adrian, the big cat has shoelace-style stitching running up his belly and detachable slippers tipped with sharp claws. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

This and that Why yes, Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis does in fact play with his shoelaces untied. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shoelace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

shoelace

noun

shoe·​lace -ˌlās 

: a lace or string for fastening a shoe