: the part of a garment that is turned back
specifically
: the fold of the front of a coat that is usually a continuation of the collar
Examples of lapel in a Sentence
He wore a carnation in his lapel.
Recent Examples on the Web
The singer sported a head-to-toe plaid ensemble from the label’s fall 2024 collection, selecting an oversized peak lapel coat, high-neck blouse and baggy trousers.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Roll off the plane and get to ordering a spritz (just me?) or seeing friends, no change necessary, thanks to the trendy lapel collar and short cap sleeves.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
The vice president also wore an American flag on the lapel of her blazer.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
Leather and coats without lapels were included, and overall this collection just aesthetically evokes luxury with high-quality materials and structured cuts.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 July 2024
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024
Roll off the plane and get to ordering a spritz (just me?) or seeing friends, no change necessary, thanks to the trendy lapel collar and short cap sleeves.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
The vice president also wore an American flag on the lapel of her blazer.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
Leather and coats without lapels were included, and overall this collection just aesthetically evokes luxury with high-quality materials and structured cuts.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 July 2024
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“Lapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapel. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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lapel
noun
la·pel
lə-ˈpel 
: the fold of the front of a coat that is usually a part of the collar
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