NYT Dictionary

LAPEL

/ləˈpel/
Nounla-PELla-pel · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From lap + -el (“diminutive suffix”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

creasecrimpdoubledoublingflectionflexureflouncefrillgarmentgather

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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