: 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
Photo: Getty Images Meanwhile, designer Willy Chavarria coordinated with Becky G in tailoring that showcased his signature billowing proportions with a red rose tucked into his jacket lapel.
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Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 24 June 2024
The fits and the lapels shrunk or widened according to prevailing fashion, but the overarching image was of steadiness.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Try a curb-chain necklace or layering a colorful bracelet with your watch for entry-level accessorizing, or go all the way by adding a pin to the lapel of a blazer.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The collection was inspired by the garments of sailors and fishermen, a lineup of modern and practical yet luxurious cotton and linen peacoats, trenches with oversize lapels, nabuk jackets, mesh knits and windbreakers in nylon with a paper touch.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024
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Atenea Morales De La Cruz, Vogue, 24 June 2024
The fits and the lapels shrunk or widened according to prevailing fashion, but the overarching image was of steadiness.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Try a curb-chain necklace or layering a colorful bracelet with your watch for entry-level accessorizing, or go all the way by adding a pin to the lapel of a blazer.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The collection was inspired by the garments of sailors and fishermen, a lineup of modern and practical yet luxurious cotton and linen peacoats, trenches with oversize lapels, nabuk jackets, mesh knits and windbreakers in nylon with a paper touch.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024
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“Lapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapel. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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