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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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
For those wanting to prolong their bliss, the spa also features multisensory showers—infused with scents like lavender and eucalyptus—alongside steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and plunge pools.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The Resurrection is one of Aesop’s always-trending scents, combining orange, rosemary, and lavender for a fresh-smelling, herbaceous experience.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Available in lavender and black, the spacious duffel has a zippered shoe compartment at its base, along with additional hidden pockets to help maximize organization.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
For those wanting to prolong their bliss, the spa also features multisensory showers—infused with scents like lavender and eucalyptus—alongside steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and plunge pools.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Anima Mundi adds in functional ingredients like reishi, ashwagandha, blue lotus flower, and lavender for relaxation and anti-inflammation.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The Resurrection is one of Aesop’s always-trending scents, combining orange, rosemary, and lavender for a fresh-smelling, herbaceous experience.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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