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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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
The Burnet Road location serves Blue Euphoria (blueberry lavender lemonade) and Rasp-putin (raspberry syrup, lemon and ginger beer), while Cedar Park features Lavender Ball Drop (lavender, lemon and grapefruit) and Pomegranate Lime Fizz.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
Brys Estate offers table service on a deck built over the vines, apple-picking sessions, and lavender harvesting among its 6,000 lavender plants.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Monronvia plant nursery is also seeing an increase in interest in nostalgic plants such as roses, jasmine, and lavender that have a timeless, multi-sensory appeal.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
The Burnet Road location serves Blue Euphoria (blueberry lavender lemonade) and Rasp-putin (raspberry syrup, lemon and ginger beer), while Cedar Park features Lavender Ball Drop (lavender, lemon and grapefruit) and Pomegranate Lime Fizz.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Just across the harbor in Mt. Pleasant's Old Village, Post House Inn has crafted its own olfactory identity with magnolia, violet leaf, and lavender, a scent so beloved that guests can purchase candles from local maker The Contents Co. to literally bottle their stay.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
Brys Estate offers table service on a deck built over the vines, apple-picking sessions, and lavender harvesting among its 6,000 lavender plants.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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