lapel
Translation
lapel
Examples
He wore a flower in his lapel.
He wore a flower in his lapel.
She grabbed him by the lapels.
She grabbed him by the lapels.
Grammar Patterns
in ((sb.'s)) lapel on the folded part of a coat He wore a pin in his lapel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collar, revers
Etymology
A diminutive of 'lap', meaning a fold or flap of a garment.
Memory Tips
Imagine the part of a coat that 'laps' over. It's like a small flap, hence 'lapel'.