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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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The Central Coast town has long been known for entirely other kinds of fields: Its flower farms supply florists and draw tourists to catch lavender, delphinium and more varieties in bloom.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Lena Raab, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Campers have noted fresh eggs, lavender simple syrup, and passionate lavender farm tours as their reason for loving this spot.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Melvin is very big on amber, oak moss, lavender, dragon fruit, and, a special tribute to his mother Betty Jo, a lemon pound cake-scented candle.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The Central Coast town has long been known for entirely other kinds of fields: Its flower farms supply florists and draw tourists to catch lavender, delphinium and more varieties in bloom.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Just like the popular blueberry milk nails trend, lavender milk nails are a pastel purple that looks approachable, soft, and warm.
—Lena Raab, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Campers have noted fresh eggs, lavender simple syrup, and passionate lavender farm tours as their reason for loving this spot.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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