: 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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There was also a new capsule collection of cocktail evening-wear featuring jackets with satin-free shawl lapels, which were paired with silk-cotton knits.
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Chidozie Obasi, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Printed silk shirts, wide lapels, embroidery, sharply tailored jeans and patchwork denim captured the mood.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
Anderson, a warm yet reserved figure sporting a pale blue suit with a red tie and the Jamaican flag proudly pinned to his lapel, said leadership and focus are essential, now more than ever.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Princess Kate made a fashion statement in an aqua Catherine Walker coat dress with a white collar and lapel, topped with a Juliette Botterill floral hat.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Chidozie Obasi, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Printed silk shirts, wide lapels, embroidery, sharply tailored jeans and patchwork denim captured the mood.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
Anderson, a warm yet reserved figure sporting a pale blue suit with a red tie and the Jamaican flag proudly pinned to his lapel, said leadership and focus are essential, now more than ever.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Princess Kate made a fashion statement in an aqua Catherine Walker coat dress with a white collar and lapel, topped with a Juliette Botterill floral hat.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 16 June 2025
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“Lapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapel. Accessed 8 Jul. 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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