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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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Its assortment of daisy, lavender, jasmine, orchid, dancing lady, and other florals appears to bubble over: effectively bringing the outdoors in and sparing you from allergies in the meantime.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Use your hands to rub the zest and lavender into the sugar, until fragrant.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Bright, medium deep purple; intriguing aromas of Damson plum, boysenberry, mocha and lavender.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Its assortment of daisy, lavender, jasmine, orchid, dancing lady, and other florals appears to bubble over: effectively bringing the outdoors in and sparing you from allergies in the meantime.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Verb
For noses that prefer the woody, earthy, and floral, this olive oil and lavender soap bar will check all the boxes.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Use your hands to rub the zest and lavender into the sugar, until fragrant.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
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 5 Jul. 2025.
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