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shoelace

3 synonyms for shoelace, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A cord or string used to fasten a shoe.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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shoe lace shoestring shoe string

How to use shoelace

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

tie a shoelace a broken shoelace

Etymology

From shoe + lace.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shoelace” mean?
The word “shoelace” means a cord or string used to fasten a shoe. In plain terms, the string you tie to close up a shoe.
How do you pronounce “shoelace”?
“Shoelace” is pronounced SHOO-lays (/ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “shoelace” in a sentence?
Here is “shoelace” used in a sentence: “His shoelace came undone halfway through the race.”
What part of speech is “shoelace”?
“Shoelace” is a noun.

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