: 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.
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The khaki twill trench featured sharp notched lapels and a double-breasted front, beneath a matching sailor skort with side-button detailing and slanted pockets.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Kane is dressed in a knee-length skirt and matching jacket, a Star of David pendant affixed to her lapel.
—Malina Saval, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Tailoring tuxedo: a white double-breasted jacket with shawl lapels, single-pleated black trousers and a pair of Bottega Veneta Astaire loafers.
—Nathan Vinson, People.com, 9 May 2025
The one-piece mimics a suit at the top with its satin lapels, strong shoulders, and shining brooch.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Kane is dressed in a knee-length skirt and matching jacket, a Star of David pendant affixed to her lapel.
—Malina Saval, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Tailoring tuxedo: a white double-breasted jacket with shawl lapels, single-pleated black trousers and a pair of Bottega Veneta Astaire loafers.
—Nathan Vinson, People.com, 9 May 2025
The one-piece mimics a suit at the top with its satin lapels, strong shoulders, and shining brooch.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lapel
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“Lapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapel. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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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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