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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Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Editor’s tip: If scent is a major trigger, these packs also come in calming lavender, a bright citrus, and a warm citrus and cedar mix.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
The note — sent on the day her lifestyle show With Love, Meghan premiered on Netflix — was topped by a new photo of Meghan wearing a white dress and holding a mug before a field of lavender.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Editor’s tip: If scent is a major trigger, these packs also come in calming lavender, a bright citrus, and a warm citrus and cedar mix.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Rosemary Similar to lavender, rosemary needs tons of direct sunlight to thrive.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025
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
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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