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

These were to soften our under-eyes, the only bags at the retreat without Chanel branding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

That shift leaves Kering more exposed than rivals such as Hermès or Chanel, whose clientele skews further upmarket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

On her way back to the buzzing lobby, she held the train of her red and pink Chanel gown graciously saying, “Thank you, thank you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Jessie Buckley, the favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's grief-stricken wife in "Hamnet," looked regal in a red Chanel off-the-shoulder bodice and flowing pink ball skirt.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

I have never seen her in this kind of neighborhood, peering into Chanel and Tiffany’s and gawking at the jewels glowing in the Bulgari windows.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat