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Shoestring: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoestring

 

[ ˈʃuːˌstrɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

budgeting

A shoestring is a very small amount of money that is available to spend.

Synonyms

limited funds, small amount, tight budget

Examples of usage

  • We had to start our company on a shoestring.
  • Living on a shoestring budget can be challenging.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A shoestring is a thin string or lace used to fasten shoes.

Synonyms

lace, shoelace, string

Examples of usage

  • She tied her sneakers with bright red shoestrings.
  • The boots came with leather shoelaces.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoestring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cordão de sapato

🇮🇳 जूते का फीता

🇩🇪 Schuhband

🇮🇩 tali sepatu

🇺🇦 шнурівка для взуття

🇵🇱 sznurowadło

🇯🇵 靴ひも

🇫🇷 lacet

🇪🇸 cordón de zapato

🇹🇷 ayakkabı bağı

🇰🇷 신발 끈

🇸🇦 رباط الحذاء

🇨🇿 tkanička

🇸🇰 šnúrka do topánok

🇨🇳 鞋带

🇸🇮 vezalka

🇮🇸 skóreim

🇰🇿 аяқ киімнің бауы

🇬🇪 ფეხსაცმლის თასმა

🇦🇿 ayaqqabı bağı

🇲🇽 cordón de zapato

Etymology

The term 'shoestring' originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It was originally used to describe a narrow strip of leather used for fastening shoes. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to a very small amount of money or a tight budget. The expression 'on a shoestring' gained popularity during the Great Depression when people had to make ends meet with limited resources.

See also: overshoe, shoe, shoelace, shoemaker, shoer, shoes.