noun
shoelace
SHOO-lays
noun
1
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
Word Forms
shoelaces plural
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Etymology
From shoe + lace.