: 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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Diana appeared in a similar blue-green ensemble accented with white lapels, creating a visual parallel that royal observers quickly noted.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The current Princess of Wales, for example, seems particularly fond of the contrast between the bold colors of her outfits and bright white of lapels and cuffs; just look at the photos taken at Trooping the Colour 2025.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The Office alum sported a navy suit for the Los Angeles ceremony, pairing a peak-lapel jacket and trousers with a white button-down and a beige tie.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The current Princess of Wales, for example, seems particularly fond of the contrast between the bold colors of her outfits and bright white of lapels and cuffs; just look at the photos taken at Trooping the Colour 2025.
—Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The Office alum sported a navy suit for the Los Angeles ceremony, pairing a peak-lapel jacket and trousers with a white button-down and a beige tie.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 June 2026
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 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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