shoelace
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of shoelace
Example Sentences
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Accessories—anything from shoelace charms to glitter freckles to decor for your decor—give consumers ways to update their look and express themselves at a fraction of the cost.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
When the song ends, the band spend several minutes chaotically ad libbing to the crowd as Rosé struggles to tie an errant shoelace.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025
Yamamoto gave up his only run after a minor wardrobe malfunction — a broken shoelace that he returned to the dugout to replace — caused a delay before the start of the second inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024
The ends of your shoelace are coated with a hard plastic shell called an aglet, which protects the lace from unraveling.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
There was a moment of consideration, Laila thought, maybe a change of heart, and, when he bent down, she imagined he would pretend his shoelace had come undone and walk back to her.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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