capelet

noun

cape·​let ˈkā-plət How to pronounce capelet (audio)
Synonyms of capeletnext
: a small cape usually covering the shoulders

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Kate wore a Jenny Packham capelet gown covered in gold sequins. — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 30 Jan. 2023 Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026 To up the regalness of the ensemble, Halim designed a matching capelet that was also pleated, with a train that drug the floor behind the star. — Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024 Her third dress of the night was extra special, as her sister, Natali Germanotta, made the teal crepe back satin silk velvet dress with a feather capelet for her. — Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capelet

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of capelet was in 1912

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“Capelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capelet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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