/ Dictionary / Index L lapel: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: la•pel Pronunciation: (lu-pel'), [key] — n. either of the two parts of a garment folded back on the chest, esp. a continuation of a coat collar. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: lapel (Thesaurus) lap dovetail joint lapel mike Related Content Daily Word Quiz: respite Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language