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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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025
My pansies are pitiful, the lavender is languishing and the salvia is suffering.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Flies don't like citronella and other strong scents like lavender, rosemary, catnip, and basil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Featuring goodies like safflower, rose-hip, olive, and lavender oils, this provides lightweight moisture to natural hair, especially those with low-porosity strands, working to prevent flakiness and itchiness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025
My pansies are pitiful, the lavender is languishing and the salvia is suffering.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2025
Verb
Honey Lavender Margarita 2 ounce blanco tequila 1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce honey lavender simple syrup
0.5 ounce crème de violette
0.5 ounce Alma Finca orange liqueur
Shake with ice and serve in a rocks glass over fresh ice.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Flies don't like citronella and other strong scents like lavender, rosemary, catnip, and basil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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