lacework

noun

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

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How could such finespun lacework stand up at all, let alone stretch hundreds of feet toward the heavens? — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026 The dress featured intricate floral appliqué and lacework throughout. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026 The Portuguese brought their prowess for embroidery and lacework to Goa, evident in the linens and pillows here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026 His troops were dug into a lacework of tunnels and gun emplacements and most had survived the pre-invasion bombing, the Courant has reported. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lacework

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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