Shoestring

/ʃˈuːstɹɪŋ/

/ˈʃuˌstɹɪŋ/

Shoestring

a lace used for fastening shoes

synonyms : shoe lace

a small amount of money

Examples

1. The theater production was put together on a shoestring, relying on volunteer actors and minimal sets.

2. They managed to travel across the country on a shoestring by staying in budget accommodations and using public transportation.

3. The startup company was launched on a shoestring budget, with the founders investing their personal savings.

4. Shoestring potatoes are complete.