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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Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
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Noun
Finally, specialty syrups, such as lavender or honey, offer a simple way to incorporate unique flavors into classic cocktails.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The 100 percent silk eye pillow has an adjustable pouch filled with lavender and flax seed, as well as a cooling gel eye mask.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
In 2007, there was a small case series published in the New England Journal of Medicine linking gynecomastia — an enlargement of breast tissue — in young boys to exposure to tea tree and lavender essential oils.
—Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
Here's a gift box of decadent truffles filled with subtle, soothing flavors like chamomile, turmeric, and lavender that just might transport your giftee with each bite.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Lavender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lavender. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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