: 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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Stepping out in the city for the EE72 Magazine launch party at The Cut restaurant, Sánchez-Bezos wore a silvery mini slip dress, with a chocolate brown leather jacket with wide lapels and black buttons floating loosely around her shoulders.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Stewart wore a pinkish brown tweed jacket with a double-breasted silhouette, peaked lapels, structured shoulders with shoulder pads, and gleaming golden buttons.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The double-breasted design and notch-lapel collar give it a sharp look while the shorter length keeps it fresh and easy to style.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with his Rolex timepiece, DiCaprio styled a classic Dior dark gray wool notch lapel suit, with a traditional white cotton shirt and a pair of black leather derbies.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
Stewart wore a pinkish brown tweed jacket with a double-breasted silhouette, peaked lapels, structured shoulders with shoulder pads, and gleaming golden buttons.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The double-breasted design and notch-lapel collar give it a sharp look while the shorter length keeps it fresh and easy to style.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with his Rolex timepiece, DiCaprio styled a classic Dior dark gray wool notch lapel suit, with a traditional white cotton shirt and a pair of black leather derbies.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Lapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lapel. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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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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