Lapels Meaning in English
word · lemma: lapel
ɫəˈpɛɫz
luh-PELZ
lɐpˈɛlz
luh-PELZ
Definition
The folded flaps on the front of a jacket or coat, just below the collar, often seen on suits.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for suit jackets and coats; common collocations are 'wide lapels,' 'narrow lapels,' and 'notched lapels.' Typically plural, as jackets have two lapels. Distinct from the collar.
Spanish: solapasPortuguese (BR): lapelasPortuguese (PT): lapelasChinese (Simplified): 翻领Chinese (Traditional): 翻領Hindi: कॉलर की झालरArabic: طَيَّاتBengali: ল্যাপেলRussian: лацканыJapanese: ラペルVietnamese: ve áoKorean: 옷깃Turkish: yaka kıvrımı - ceket yakasıUrdu: لیپلIndonesian: kerah jas
Example Sentences
He fixed the lapels of his jacket before the meeting.
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Most suits have two lapels on the front.
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She wore a coat with big lapels.
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The fashion this year is for suits with really wide lapels.
natural
He spilled coffee on his lapels but managed to clean it before anyone noticed.
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When it's cold, you can turn up your lapels for extra warmth.
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