lacework

noun

lace·​work ˈlās-ˌwərk How to pronounce lacework (audio)
: objects or patterns consisting of or resembling lace

Examples of lacework in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The intricate lacework adds a delicate and feminine touch, while the tulle layers create a sense of volume and movement. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 Romantic and ethereal-feeling in sensibility, the lineup features plenty of the brand's distinctive signature touches, such as lacework, silk satin slip dresses, silk flower detailing, and ribbon accents. Laura Neilson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024 Statement Veils: Elaborate and extra-long veils with intricate lacework or beading that complement the dress. Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023 The new Imperiale depicts the lotus flower with overlapping petals within a polished rose gold lacework. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2023 In his defense, these games are lacework. WIRED, 2 Sep. 2022 Channeling that spirit in the front row was Zoe Saldaña, who took in the crisp white dresses and intricate lacework in an equally romantic ensemble. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 6 July 2022 The carp’s skeleton is composed of an intricate lacework of intermuscular bones that branch off in a Y shape deep inside the flesh of the fish, creating a vexing puzzle for a fillet knife. Peter Kendall, Washington Post, 22 June 2022 Does the snowflake’s delicate lacework represent deference or defiance? Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lacework was in 1675

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“Lacework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacework. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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