shoelace

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Accessories—anything from shoelace charms to glitter freckles to decor for your decor—give consumers ways to update their look and express themselves at a fraction of the cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Nandakumar says to think of chromosomes as a shoelace.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

He gets lost so often that she attaches a tag to his shoelace with her phone number.

From New York Times • Nov. 14, 2023

At one point, the senior mentor dropped to his knees to tie Paul's undone shoelace.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2023

The pages and covers are black, tied together with something that looks like a big black shoelace; there’s a package of black triangles with glue on them to stick the photos in with.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood