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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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
In addition to numerous terraces, patios, and decks, the park-like grounds host a spa, a fire-pit conversation area, and meandering pathways leading through lush gardens filled with roses, hydrangeas, citrus trees, and lavender plants.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
Jessica Vincent, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2024
Choose from 16 colors, including pink and orange, blue, and lavender, and sizes S–XXL.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Oh, and the Frankie dress, a perennial favorite among Glamour readers, is also on sale in a select few colors, including wedding-friendly lavender.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
In addition to numerous terraces, patios, and decks, the park-like grounds host a spa, a fire-pit conversation area, and meandering pathways leading through lush gardens filled with roses, hydrangeas, citrus trees, and lavender plants.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
The king-sized bed, topped with a lambswool mattress and pure cotton linen that smelt of eucalyptus and lavender oil, offered a restful night’s sleep, as did the sound of the waves lapping at the shoreline.
—Jessica Vincent, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2024
Choose from 16 colors, including pink and orange, blue, and lavender, and sizes S–XXL.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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