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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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The lavender-gray shadow extended far past the outer corner of her eye, almost to her temple, anchored by bold strokes of black eyeliner and minimal mascara.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
There will be classic options like a London Strand breakfast tea and spicy chai, along with more unique options like blackcurrant and lavender tea.
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Noun
Add a few drops of lavender or other essential oils to wool dryer balls and allow to dry for about an hour.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The lavender-gray shadow extended far past the outer corner of her eye, almost to her temple, anchored by bold strokes of black eyeliner and minimal mascara.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
Like Michel and lavender a scent of the flower a color of cars and cats and others.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
There will be classic options like a London Strand breakfast tea and spicy chai, along with more unique options like blackcurrant and lavender tea.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lavender
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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