: 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
As for his look, Dwyane Wade brought a modern color motif to the function, wearing a gray suit complete with trousers and a blazer with sharp lapels.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024
While its polished lapels and oversized fit closely resemble the Duchess’ look, this sleeveless option is great for those who prefer more coverage.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
At one point, Biden gave Whelan the flag pin off his own lapel.
—Eric Tucker, arkansasonline.com, 2 Aug. 2024
During their interaction, Biden gave his American flag pin off his lapel to Whelan, who had been detained in Russia since 2018.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Aug. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Aug. 2024
While its polished lapels and oversized fit closely resemble the Duchess’ look, this sleeveless option is great for those who prefer more coverage.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
At one point, Biden gave Whelan the flag pin off his own lapel.
—Eric Tucker, arkansasonline.com, 2 Aug. 2024
During their interaction, Biden gave his American flag pin off his lapel to Whelan, who had been detained in Russia since 2018.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Lapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapel. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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