lapel
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- lapelled adjective
- lapelless adjective
Etymology
Origin of lapel
Example Sentences
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The prince and princess, both wearing daffodils on their lapels, also visited a forge and met nursery children aged three and four waiting with signs they had drawn.
From BBC
Glinting under the exhibition centre lights, the gold brooch studded with gemstones on the startup founder's lapel was handmade by Indian artisans -- but artificial intelligence dreamt up its elaborate design.
From Barron's
There is evidence of this methodology in practice at Worthing High School, including photographs of students listing their latest achievements and blazer lapels full of badges.
From BBC
Before the Grammy ceremony started, the topic was on the lips – and lapels – of many on the red carpet.
From BBC
Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny -- who made history with his Album of the Year win -- dressed to impress in a Schiaparelli velvet tuxedo with a slightly fitted jacket and a white flower on his lapel.
From Barron's
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