Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [luh-pel]
- /ləˈpɛl/
- /ləˈpel/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [luh-pel]
- /ləˈpɛl/
Definitions of lapel word
- noun lapel either of the two parts of a garment folded back on the chest, especially a continuation of a coat collar. 1
- noun lapel The part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar that is folded back on either side of the front opening. 1
- noun lapel clothing: collar fold 1
- noun lapel clothing: collar fold 1
- noun lapel clothing: collar fold 1
- countable noun lapel The lapels of a jacket or coat are the two top parts at the front that are folded back on each side and join on to the collar. 0
Information block about the term
Origin of lapel
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; irregular diminutive of lap1; see -le
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lapel
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lapel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
lapel usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lapel
noun lapel
- apron — An apron is a piece of clothing that you put on over the front of your normal clothes and tie round your waist, especially when you are cooking, in order to prevent your clothes from getting dirty.
- hanging — the way in which a thing hangs.
- fold — to confine (sheep or other domestic animals) in a fold.
- tag — a children's game in which one player chases the others in an effort to touch one of them, who then takes the role of pursuer.
- tab — ht
Antonyms for lapel
noun lapel
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- peacefulness — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- smoothness — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
Top questions with lapel
- what is a lapel?
- how to wear a lapel pin?
- how to make flower lapel pins?
- how to make lapel pins?
- what is a lapel pin?
- how to wear lapel pins?
- what does lapel mean?
- what is lapel?
- what is the blue puzzle piece lapel pin?
- how to make a lapel pin?
- how to make lapel pins at home?
- where does a lapel pin go on a suit?
- when to wear a lapel pin?
- what is the meaning of lapel?
- which side does a lapel pin go on?