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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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
My favorite flavor is cranberry sage, which has an herbaceous taste, but the rest (lemon lavender, blood orange cardamom, grapefruit rosemary) are just as fun.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The streak-free formula with coconut oil and lavender essential oil blend wiped the sticky mess away in less than a minute.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Natasha embraced a monochromatic lavender look, while Nuni turned heads in a hot pink ensemble.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
My favorite flavor is cranberry sage, which has an herbaceous taste, but the rest (lemon lavender, blood orange cardamom, grapefruit rosemary) are just as fun.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
Chamomile tea Glass: Large rocks glass Garnish: Lemon wheel & mint or lavender sprig
Directions:
Pour all ingredients in a shaker half-filled with ice.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The streak-free formula with coconut oil and lavender essential oil blend wiped the sticky mess away in less than a minute.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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