Lapel Definition

lə-pĕl
lapels
noun
Either of the front parts of a coat, jacket, etc. folded back on the chest, forming a continuation of the collar.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
lapel
Plural:
lapels

Origin of Lapel

  • From lap +"Ž -el (“diminutive suffix").

    From Wiktionary

  • From lap

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Lapel Sentence Examples

  • If you are looking for something festive during the holiday season, consider wearing a brooch on your coat lapel or to secure a scarf.

  • Each one of the 100 singers on stage wore black with a red lapel rose.

  • Carrying the Total Comfort Big and Tall line by Ralph Lauren, these suit separates feature a single breasted lapel jacket and updated reverse pleats in the pants.

  • Long in its length and with a wide and stylish lapel, you might enjoy this belted creation particularly because it is cut on the bias.

  • The official online shop of the Boy Scouts at Scout Stuff has a selection of Eagle Scout merchandise including a pack of jumbo emblems, award kits, bumper stickers, lapel pins and much more.

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Words Starting With

LLALAP

Words Ending With

LELPEL

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Words Starting With L and Ending With L

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