Meaning & Definition of word "Shoelace"

Shoelace

/ˈʃuː.leɪs/

1. A cord or strip of material used to fasten a shoe or boot.
- Example: She chose a bright red shoelace to match her outfit.
2. A thin cord or string used to tighten and secure footwear.
- Example: He replaced the broken shoelace with a new one from his drawer.
3. A decorative element on shoes, used in conjunction with eyelets.
- Example: The designer added trendy shoelaces to the sneakers to elevate their style.
4. A form of fastening made by threading a lace through eyelets and tying in a knot.
- Example: After tying her shoelace, she felt much more comfortable running.

The word 'shoelace' is derived from the combination of 'shoe' and 'lace' where 'lace' refers to a cord for fastening.

tie your shoelaces:

To fasten the laces of your shoes.

loosen your shoelaces:

To give slack to the laces of your shoes.

double knot your shoelaces:

To secure the laces further by tying a second knot.

shoe:

Footwear designed to protect and provide comfort.

lace:

A length of cord or string that serves to tie or fasten.

Meaning: Laces that are not tied properly

Example Sentence: He has been tripping over his untied 'laces' all day.

Meaning: Stylish or flashy shoelaces

Example Sentence: Those new laces are so dope, they're definitely 'sneaker bling'.