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

Anna Wintour, the Global Editorial Director of Vogue magazine, wore a feathery custom Chanel confection to her signature event.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Whether customers borrow a Dior Saddle or a Chanel Flap, they can keep it as long as they wish—as long as they pay the membership fee—or swap a bag for another style after 30 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Content is to prestige journalism what Shein is to Chanel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Kim was found to have accepted two Chanel handbags and a Graff necklace from the church, with the court ruling on Tuesday that all three items were bribes.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

It smelled like Chanel No. 5 and pencil shavings.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell