Chanel

American  

[shuh-nel, sha-nel] / ʃəˈnɛl, ʃaˈnɛl /

noun

1. Gabrielle Coco, 1882–1971, French fashion designer.

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Chanel British  

/ ʃanɛl /

noun

1. Gabrielle (ɡabriɛl), known as Coco Chanel. 1883–1971, French couturière and perfumer, who created "the little black dress" and the perfume Chanel No. 5

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Example Sentences

I saw a lot of allusions and references in your lyrics and videos to “trashy icons,” like Lindsay Lohan with the Chanel purse ankle monitor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

And Teyana Taylor, who has ruled the red carpet all awards season, wore a black and white feathered sleeveless Chanel gown with a sheer panel over her toned stomach.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

It's well-loved and unpretentious, with Chanel and Dior handbags dangling from the ceiling, and shelves of crystal-embellished heels.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

As I fell back in love with reading that summer, it was reading a physical copy of Chanel Miller’s Know My Name that reminded me why I enjoy reading so much in the first place.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026

Her nails were Chanel red but so long they had to be the kind you bought at the drugstore.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt