: 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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This Tankaneo version is gorgeous, with a dramatic lapel, cuffed sleeves, and a long belt that’s perfect for cinching.
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The double-breasted jacket has notched lapels, two pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and a waist tie.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Made from wool and mohair, her two-tone single-breasted blazer, priced at $3,650, boasted various pockets all over, as well as removable silk lapels.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The coat itself features the peacoat's traditional design elements, including wide lapels, a boxy shape, and double-breasted buttons—which are in this case flat and metallic.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
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Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The double-breasted jacket has notched lapels, two pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and a waist tie.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Made from wool and mohair, her two-tone single-breasted blazer, priced at $3,650, boasted various pockets all over, as well as removable silk lapels.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The coat itself features the peacoat's traditional design elements, including wide lapels, a boxy shape, and double-breasted buttons—which are in this case flat and metallic.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Oct. 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 Oct. 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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