lav·en·der
ˈla-vən-dər 
1
a
: a Mediterranean mint (Lavandula angustifolia synonym L. officinalis) widely cultivated for its narrow aromatic leaves and spikes of lilac-purple flowers which are dried and used in sachets and from which is extracted an aromatic oil used chiefly in perfumery
b
: any of several plants congeneric with true lavender and used similarly but often considered inferior
2
: a pale purple
Examples of lavender in a Sentence
Noun
a small cloth bag filled with lavender
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Bright light plants, including aloe vera and lavender, flourish in sunny spots.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
With blooms ranging from blue to lavender to the deep garnet of Black Gamecock, the flowers appear on 1 to 3-foot tall stems.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Williams wore a chic lavender chiffon gown, while Kail opted for a classic black silhouette.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Bright light plants, including aloe vera and lavender, flourish in sunny spots.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Oyster Perpetual 28 Rolex is updating its Oyster Perpetual range with new lacquered dials in muted pastel colors: lavender, beige and pistachio.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
With blooms ranging from blue to lavender to the deep garnet of Black Gamecock, the flowers appear on 1 to 3-foot tall stems.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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