1. the part of a coat or jacket that is folded back on either side of the front opening

Examples

• He adjusted his tie and smoothed down his lapels.
• The boutonniere was pinned to his left lapel.
• She grabbed him by the lapels and shook him.
• The jacket had wide lapels in the 1970s style.
• A small flag pin decorated his suit lapel.
• The lapels were made of contrasting black velvet.
• He flipped up his coat lapels against the cold wind.