: 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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Stay warm and stylish with a wide-lapel wrap coat similar to Mariska Hargitay’s or a slim, off-white alternative that’s a striking lookalike for Kristin Chenoweth’s.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The country singer matched the boots to her red, belted wrap coat, which had a white fur trim along the lapels and collar.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Todd Snyder’s topcoat sits on the refined end of the spectrum, with a simple three-button front, single-breasted stance and slimly elegant peak lapels.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
Pin it to the lapel of a jacket for an elegant finish, or use it to secure a scarf for that subtle, intentional detail.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
The country singer matched the boots to her red, belted wrap coat, which had a white fur trim along the lapels and collar.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Todd Snyder’s topcoat sits on the refined end of the spectrum, with a simple three-button front, single-breasted stance and slimly elegant peak lapels.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025
Pin it to the lapel of a jacket for an elegant finish, or use it to secure a scarf for that subtle, intentional detail.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 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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