Chanel

American  

[shuh-nel, sha-nel] / ʃəˈnɛl, ʃaˈnɛl /

noun

1. Gabrielle Coco, 1882–1971, French fashion designer.

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Chanel British  

/ ʃanɛl /

noun

1. Gabrielle (ɡabriɛl), known as Coco Chanel. 1883–1971, French couturière and perfumer, who created "the little black dress" and the perfume Chanel No. 5

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Example Sentences

Because once you’re out of the fitting room and into an event like the Chanel dinner, the eyes and ears of the world are on you.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

And Teyana Taylor, who has ruled the red carpet all awards season, wore a black and white feathered sleeveless Chanel gown with a sheer panel over her toned stomach.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Blazy took over the legendary fashion house last year and has been keen to take his cue from Coco herself, with his latest collection showing individual flair while also being instantly recognisable as Chanel.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

As I fell back in love with reading that summer, it was reading a physical copy of Chanel Miller’s Know My Name that reminded me why I enjoy reading so much in the first place.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026

The day before yesterday, Lourdes bought a red-and-black size-six Chanel suit with gold coin buttons.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García