noun
shoelace
SHOO-lays
Shoelace (noun) means a cord or string used to fasten a shoe. Example: “His shoelace came undone halfway through the race.”
noun
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A cord or string used to fasten a shoe.
"His shoelace came undone halfway through the race."
How to use shoelace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe string you tie to close up a shoe.
Common pairings
tie a shoelace
a broken shoelace
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Word forms
- Plural
- shoelaces
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Etymology
From shoe + lace.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for shoelace
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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.
