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

Taylor was rocking a thrilling, multicolored shearling coat — look 57 from the most recent Fall/Winter 2026 Chanel ready-to-wear collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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

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

If she tried hard, she thought she might even remember her mother’s smell, a combination of face powder and Chanel Number Five.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen