How to Use chap in a Sentence

chap

1 of 2 noun

• The chap playing the Phantom at least had a mask to hide behind.
  — Clark Collis, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2021
• Thom Browne coat, chaps, boots and hat, price on request, thombrowne.com.
  — Michael Hauptman Sasha Kelly, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2023
• Somebody stone that chap with a bucket of Top-Flite X-Outs.
  — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 19 May 2022
• There’ll be gadgets like knife shoes or acid ballpoints with a chap called Q.
  — Raven Smith, Vogue, 30 Sep. 2021
• In the early 1800s, a young chap sitting in his home in Bavaria stumbled on the writings of Humboldt — and he was hooked.
  — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2020
• The car has only had two owners, as well: One was an old client of the car dealers, and the other was a local chap.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024
• The John Cleese who wrote this little book is more the guy who made a mint in corporate training films than the chap with the silly walk.
  — Jim Kiest, ExpressNews.com, 2 Sep. 2020
• Meanwhile, her maxi skirt put a sultry spin on assless chaps.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Feb. 2023
• Stefani donned a black and white look that featured light pink satin open chaps — and her platinum blonde hair was seen in a high ponytail.
  — Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024
• Some show up in an orange faux fur jacket with thigh-high yellow suede boots and matching chaps.
  — Helena Andrews-Dyer, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
• To his left is a skinny, naked, equally depressed-looking chap who has both hands on the table, resting in a pool of shiny black oil.
  — Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
• Sánchez had chaps and Western jackets made for everyone for a horseback camping trip, and evenings were filled with games of Catan and chess.
  — Chloe Malle, Vogue, 13 Nov. 2023
• Moreover, these chaps are emotional and not buttoned up, no, these maims throw themselves at our boys, what chance do the poor chaps even have?
  — Karan Mahajan, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2023
• Since then, she’s gone retro and futuristic; been both a Disney darling and a champion of chaps.
  — Hannah Summerhill, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2024
• Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $24 If the change in weather is causing your lips to dry up and chap, this mask could remedy the situation.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
• In the video, Sweeney, clad in black studded chaps and a corset, rides in a convertible, dancing and singing along to the song, which is off the iconic rock group's new album Hackney Diamonds.
  — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2023
• An old New Yorker article about a respectable chap who fell for a Nigerian email scam .
  — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2011
• This super-likable chap was the halfway leader, faded to finish at T17, but with a decent 69 Sunday.
  — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, 9 Aug. 2020
• Ronald Cyr, age 65, a most distrustful chap, Determined to defend his home, devised a booby trap.
  — Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2020
• Any old chap could have a face mask embroidered with their initials; only a member of the House of Windsor could remind you of their royal blood with a simple monogram.
  — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 17 Sep. 2020
• On top of offering a range of SPF protection in its sunscreen, Dermatone’s lip balms and face salves are great at preventing wind chap.
  — Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2021
• A few minutes later, a doorman named Mustafa, a lanky, normally good-spirited chap, came running in.
  — Ben Wedeman, CNN, 4 Aug. 2020
• The artists in residence here are a Renaissance bunch: Cat Clifford is a former rodeo bronc rider who hand-tools rodeo chaps and other leather pieces and does stunt work for Hollywood.
  — Patricia Leigh Brown, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2024
• The clothing collection complete with denim chaps was inspired by Black cowboys and cowgirls.
  — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2024
• The Toronto moviegoers weren’t doused in as much glitter as Nas’s fans are at his concerts, but plenty of people showed up in denim chaps or silk robes hand-painted with horses, and clapped and sang along with joy.
  — Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2023
• The formula is enriched with a host of hydrating agents from hyaluronic acid to rosehip oil, which keeps lips soft, smooth, and chap-free.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
• But no one was sporting assless chaps in our suite.
  — John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
• In addition to good boots and chainsaw chaps, this denim shirt has become an essential part of my wood-cutting uniform.
  — Jakob Schiller, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
• Go downstairs to have your own custom harnesses or chaps made, or browse their extensive ready-to-wear collections.
  — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2025
• Later used between men to indicate a good chap.
  — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025

chap

2 of 2 verb

• The best deer movement occurs when the temps make sane folk stick indoors; the snow and sleet comes sideways and the wind will chap your cheeks and crack your lips.
  — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
• There’s a ragged quality to her posture — her eyes peek from behind a mess of hair, her lips are chapped.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2023
• The snout soothers are perfect for dogs who suffer from dryness, cracking, and chapping.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
• The Triple Cherry complex repairs dry, chapped lips with a plump finish for your most luscious lip.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Aug. 2023
• This lip balm provides deep moisture to your lips, preventing them from getting dry and chapped.
  — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2023
• According to the brand, this product can help with issues like drool rash, itchiness, and dry, chapped skin from teething.
  — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2023
• The addition of peppermint oil has a cooling effect that feels amazing on dry, chapped lips.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
• Dry, chapped lips have nothing on Glossier's ever-popular Balm Dotcom.
  — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
• With ingredients like shea butter and jojoba oil, this balm stick works wonders on dry patches and chapped skin.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
• Be sure to use soft, sturdy tissues with moisturizer to help prevent the tender skin around their nose from drying out and becoming chapped, which can be painful.
  — Christin Perry, Parents, 19 Aug. 2023
• The balm can moisturize cracked and chapped paws, soothe irritation, and prevent infection from entering the wound.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
• My lips in particular were constantly chapped to the point of cracking, despite slathering on chapstick numerous times a day.
  — Hannah Freedman, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2023
• If this occurs, researchers say the care team should give special care so that the patient’s lips and mouth are frequently moistened in order to avoid cracking, chapping, and other discomfort.
  — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2023
• The soothing formula rescues chapped skin without greasing up your keyboard.
  — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
• Made from natural waxes and oils, this balm is specially formulated to moisturize and heal dry, cracked, and chapped paws caused by cold weather, rough surfaces, or hot pavements.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
• Drawn in by this shimmering lodestar of freedom, visitors are soon forced to reckon with an archaic world where parched skin and chapped elbows were daily realities.
  — Heather Havrilesky, New York Times, 12 May 2023
• For anyone suffering from dry sinuses, chapped links, dehydrated skin, and static-ridden hair, the must-buy this season has to be a humidifier.
  — Nina Huang, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
• Many of us suffer from skin problems, chapped lips, or an irritating cough when the air is too dry.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
• Starting the new year with dry, chapped lips?
  — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
• Watch the video above to learn how to heal dry and chapped lips.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
• Dry plus cold plus maybe some speedy downhill means your lips are likely to get chapped.
  — Jessica Campbell-Salley, Outside, 21 Dec. 2025