lapel

noun

la·pel lə-ˈpel

: 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

lapelled adjective

or lapeled

lə-ˈpeld

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. —

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