1
: the action of one that laces
2
: something that laces : lace
3
: a contrasting marginal band of color (as on a feather)
4
a
: a dash of liquor in a food or beverage
b
: a trace or sprinkling that adds spice or flavor
5
: a decisive defeat
Examples of lacing in a Sentence
stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe
the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look
Recent Examples on the Web
Aknvas played with cargos, lacing, ruffles and peplum silhouettes as well.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
My leather guy went back and learned how to do the North Beach leather lacing for me for the film.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
This style is easy to slip on and doesn’t usually require any lacing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Featuring that familiar lacing system but takes a twist with the laces starting at the heel designed to be tied around the ankles like a pointe shoe — the shoe follows its name.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
My leather guy went back and learned how to do the North Beach leather lacing for me for the film.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
This style is easy to slip on and doesn’t usually require any lacing.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Featuring that familiar lacing system but takes a twist with the laces starting at the heel designed to be tied around the ankles like a pointe shoe — the shoe follows its name.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lacing
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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