lavender
1 of 2noun
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
lavender
2 of 2verb
lavendered; lavendering ˈla-vən-d(ə-)riŋ
transitive verb
: to sprinkle or perfume with lavender
Example Sentences
Noun a small cloth bag filled with lavender
Recent Examples on the Web
Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 Clearly getting more experimental with her style, Swift wore a lavender ruffled Raisa & Vanessa minidress at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Ganzorigt continued the glazed trend this week with a grape-meets-lavender pearlescent shade on Bieber's nails. Ava Darrin, ELLE, 30 July 2022 Desserts range from $7 for truffles to $12 for lemon-lavender cheesecake. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2022 It is sold on the street usually as a white or lavender powder that resembles cocaine. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2022 In its place were navy, brown and red, but also a subtler palette of yellow, white and lavender. CNN, 28 Feb. 2022 From lavender and peppermint to vanilla and sweet orange, the shower bombs will help them to create a relaxing spa-like experience right at home. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2022 The scent has top notes of geranium, lavender and hyacinth, rounded out by weeping lime, tuberose, cedar wood, orris fusion and musks. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 The railway car was tricked out in all things lavender. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Antiqued mirrors on the doors of a storage cabinet reflect luxurious decoration, including a shimmery tulip table and lavender chairs that bring a gentle hint of color to the space. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2022 To eliminate ants naturally, mix peppermint or lavender oil (two scents ants hate) with water and spray mixture on entry points like windowsills or door frames. Maribeth Jones, Country Living, 14 June 2022 The citrus, frankincense, almond, and lavender essential oils in our CBD topical balm are just a few of the fragrances found. The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 May 2022 With charcoal, witch hazel, and lavender oil, this mask will draw out impurities, while also soothing sensitivity to leave the skin glowy and fresh. ELLE, 20 May 2022 The star ingredient of this After-Shave Balm, lavender essential oil, supports calm skin, which is especially important after the damage caused by shaving. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 This two-in-one body wash and soak features Epsom salts to help relax sore muscles and lavender extract for aromatherapy benefits. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022 See More
Noun
The ensemble was comprised of a sheer lacy slipdress in lavender and matching opera gloves, with Lipa giving the pieces some edge in a pair of silver thigh-high boots. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2022 Clearly getting more experimental with her style, Swift wore a lavender ruffled Raisa & Vanessa minidress at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Ganzorigt continued the glazed trend this week with a grape-meets-lavender pearlescent shade on Bieber's nails. Ava Darrin, ELLE, 30 July 2022 Desserts range from $7 for truffles to $12 for lemon-lavender cheesecake. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2022 It is sold on the street usually as a white or lavender powder that resembles cocaine. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2022 In its place were navy, brown and red, but also a subtler palette of yellow, white and lavender. CNN, 28 Feb. 2022 From lavender and peppermint to vanilla and sweet orange, the shower bombs will help them to create a relaxing spa-like experience right at home. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2022 The scent has top notes of geranium, lavender and hyacinth, rounded out by weeping lime, tuberose, cedar wood, orris fusion and musks. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 Verb
Pick from two boxed sets: one with elderflower mimosa and lavender bitters, and the other with mint mojito and limoncello. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 The railway car was tricked out in all things lavender. Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 Antiqued mirrors on the doors of a storage cabinet reflect luxurious decoration, including a shimmery tulip table and lavender chairs that bring a gentle hint of color to the space. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2022 To eliminate ants naturally, mix peppermint or lavender oil (two scents ants hate) with water and spray mixture on entry points like windowsills or door frames. Maribeth Jones, Country Living, 14 June 2022 The citrus, frankincense, almond, and lavender essential oils in our CBD topical balm are just a few of the fragrances found. The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 May 2022 With charcoal, witch hazel, and lavender oil, this mask will draw out impurities, while also soothing sensitivity to leave the skin glowy and fresh. ELLE, 20 May 2022 The star ingredient of this After-Shave Balm, lavender essential oil, supports calm skin, which is especially important after the damage caused by shaving. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 This two-in-one body wash and soak features Epsom salts to help relax sore muscles and lavender extract for aromatherapy benefits. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English lavendre, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin lavandula
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1820, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing lavender
Kids Definition
lavender
noun
lav·en·der ˈla-vən-dər
1
: a European mint with narrow leaves and stalks of small sweet-smelling pale violet flowers
2
: a pale purple