: 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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The wreaths were adorned by poppies, a symbol of remembrance also worn on lapels by many across the U.K. in the lead-up to Remembrance Day.
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Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Richard Nixon was the first president to consistently wear the flag lapel pin and the trend took off after September 11, 2001.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The elegant lapel collar and button-down design elevate basic looks, while the tailored fit adds a polished finish.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Alba wore it with a Harris button on her lapel as well as two simple necklaces and thin hoop earrings.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
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Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Richard Nixon was the first president to consistently wear the flag lapel pin and the trend took off after September 11, 2001.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The elegant lapel collar and button-down design elevate basic looks, while the tailored fit adds a polished finish.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Alba wore it with a Harris button on her lapel as well as two simple necklaces and thin hoop earrings.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 26 Oct. 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 1 Dec. 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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