Chanel

[shuh-nel, sha-nel]

noun

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

Chanel

/ 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

Example Sentences

Much like with its grilled cheeses, Chanel boots and the decline of the print industry, “The Devil Wears Prada” remains scarily prescient when it comes to assessing our culture.

From Salon

Rather than paying off mounting tax debts, the indictment alleges that the brothers made lavish purchases at Chanel, Cartier, Prada and Louis Vuitton.

From Los Angeles Times

Giorgio Armani, who has died at the age of 91, was the first designer since Coco Chanel to bring about a lasting change in the way people dress.

From BBC

Chanel says the local authority has offered alternative sites, but insists they do not meet the family's needs.

From BBC

There are seven occupied chalets on the Water Row site, including the home of Jimmy's daughter Chanel and his five-year-old granddaughter.

From BBC