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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South Korea's former first lady admitted to receiving Chanel bags, but said she later returned them without using them.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

WSJ VIDEO: Chanel No. 5, one of the world’s most recognizable fragrances, depends on flowers supplied by a single family farm in southern France.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Step outside the museum, however, and everything is Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Lululemon; the museum sits in the middle of one of Shanghai’s most expensive shopping districts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Ma was enticed by a promise of quick returns and encouraged by what seemed like trappings of success, he said in an interview: Nguyen wore Chanel sunglasses, dressed in designer clothes and drove a Tesla.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Which would you rather have—an unlimited supply of Chanel No. 5, or freedom?

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein