lapel
either of the two parts of a garment folded back on the chest, especially a continuation of a coat collar.
Origin of lapel
1Other words from lapel
- la·pelled, adjective
- la·pel·less, adjective
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How to use lapel in a sentence
Releasing a memoir, Ravitch, 80, is trying to shake people by the lapels once again, with the next generations in mind.
Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed | Josh Robin | April 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSexy coats with suede lapels were worn over white roll-neck tops.
Nicolas Ghesquière Presents His Debut Collection for Louis Vuitton | Liza Foreman | March 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTVariations included low- and high-slung lapels and collar lines, or jackets that buttoned across the torso at an angle.
Drapes closed, no music, no laughter; finally, Sonia had enough and literally shook Mom by the lapels.
A simple black tuxedo with exaggerated lapels positively swaggered.
Chanel, Armani, and Givenchy Present Their Haute-Couture Collections in Paris | Robin Givhan | July 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
She caught with her hands the lapels of his dinner jacket and looked pleadingly at him.
The Highgrader | William MacLeod RaineHereupon he took his seat, adjusted the lapels of his great-coat over his knees, and gave way to gloomy reflection.
Wandering Heath | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-CouchA long apelike arm came out and caught me by the coat lapels.
Highways in Hiding | George Oliver SmithDrew pulled down the lapels of his black coat and turned toward Fosdick.
Whispering Wires | Henry LeverageIt is placed between the lining and the surface cloth of the garment in particular parts, such as the lapels, etc.
Textiles | William H. Dooley
British Dictionary definitions for lapel
/ (ləˈpɛl) /
the continuation of the turned or folded back collar on a suit coat, jacket, etc
Origin of lapel
1Derived forms of lapel
- lapelled, adjective
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