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Labelled vs Lapelled - What's the difference?

labelled | lapelled |

As adjectives the difference between labelled and lapelled

is that labelled is having a label, tagged while lapelled is having lapels.

As a verb labelled

is (british|canada) (label).

labelled

English

Alternative forms

* labeled (US )

Adjective

(-)
  • Having a label, tagged.
    • The butterfly collection had each specimen labelled with the scientfic name on a little piece of paper.
  • Defined or described.
    • He was labelled as a racist for his otherwise innocent remark.

    Usage notes

    This spelling is used in British and Canadian English. In the United States, the spelling labeled is preferred.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (British, Canada) (label)
    • "I've labelled the file and put it on your desk."

    lapelled

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having lapels.
    • a lapelled jacket