: 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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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
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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
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 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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