lapels
- plural of lapel.
Example Sentences
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“That means notch lapels, button cuffs and pants with belt loops, as opposed to peak lapels, French cuffs and side adjusters.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
He became a fixture on television news, wearing either military style tactical gear or a long, double-breasted green overcoat with wide lapels that critics said was meant to echo Nazi German military garb.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
Before the Grammy ceremony started, the topic was on the lips – and lapels – of many on the red carpet.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
For each decade, extract the essential silhouette and then distinguish the characters with collars, colors, lapels, fabrics and the occasional really great sweater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
Hatsue pulled her lapels more closely around her throat and turned her eyes toward her parents.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
