: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Add a brooch or pin that has significant meaning to you on the lapel or even at the closure to create an elevated button.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 May 2024
Celebrity stylist Samantha McMillen dressed up the heartthrob in a midnight blue Brioni tuxedo with sleek lapels and a matching silk collared shirt.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
All North Koreans are required to wear lapel pins bearing the images of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, the grandfather and father of the current leader, Kim Jong-un.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 8 May 2024
Guests took to all types of floral motifs in their garments, from appliqué gowns to giant rosette lapels.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Domingo’s black and white suit also included a double-breasted jacket with an oversized lapel detail and wide-legged trousers.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
In the photo, Nehls is wearing a Combat Infantryman Badge lapel pin, which traces its roots back to World War II and today is awarded to Army soldiers in the infantry and Special Forces community engaged in active ground combat.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 2 May 2024
There are three handsome suit options: a grey wool suit with a sleek collarless double-breasted jacket and slouchy trousers; a tan suit with a slightly cropped jacket and pleated trousers; and a classic double-breasted tuxedo with satin lapels and piping.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Hough, 38, opted for a light blue suit and a colorful lapel pin.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 May 2024
Celebrity stylist Samantha McMillen dressed up the heartthrob in a midnight blue Brioni tuxedo with sleek lapels and a matching silk collared shirt.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
All North Koreans are required to wear lapel pins bearing the images of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, the grandfather and father of the current leader, Kim Jong-un.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 8 May 2024
Guests took to all types of floral motifs in their garments, from appliqué gowns to giant rosette lapels.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Domingo’s black and white suit also included a double-breasted jacket with an oversized lapel detail and wide-legged trousers.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024
In the photo, Nehls is wearing a Combat Infantryman Badge lapel pin, which traces its roots back to World War II and today is awarded to Army soldiers in the infantry and Special Forces community engaged in active ground combat.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 2 May 2024
There are three handsome suit options: a grey wool suit with a sleek collarless double-breasted jacket and slouchy trousers; a tan suit with a slightly cropped jacket and pleated trousers; and a classic double-breasted tuxedo with satin lapels and piping.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Hough, 38, opted for a light blue suit and a colorful lapel pin.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Lapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapel. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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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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