: 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
Later, while attending an event in the city’s Trastevere district, Queen Letizia repeated the same formula: albeit this time in an ivory-white blazer and pants with satin lapels and buttons to add contrasting texture.
—
Nuria Luis, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The celebrated stylist wore a voluminous skirt and coordinated jacket with soft lapels in a shade of charcoal for the occasion.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Another item is the Napoleon jacket with double-breasted lapels.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This pick has a notched lapel, an open front, and a removable tie belt, perfect to pair over a chunky sweater and flared jeans.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lapel 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nuria Luis, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The celebrated stylist wore a voluminous skirt and coordinated jacket with soft lapels in a shade of charcoal for the occasion.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Another item is the Napoleon jacket with double-breasted lapels.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This pick has a notched lapel, an open front, and a removable tie belt, perfect to pair over a chunky sweater and flared jeans.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lapel
Dictionary Entries Near lapel
Cite this Entry
“Lapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapel. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lapel
noun
la·pel
lə-ˈpel 
: the fold of the front of a coat that is usually a part of the collar
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share