lavender
/ˈlævəndər/
noun
- A plant with fragrant purple flowers, used in perfumes and for relaxation.
- Dried lavender is often placed in sachets to freshen drawers.
- She planted lavender along the garden path for its lovely scent.
- The fields of lavender in Provence attract tourists every summer.
- A pale purple color.
- The sunset turned the sky a beautiful lavender.
- She painted her bedroom walls a soft lavender.
- The bridesmaids wore dresses in shades of lavender.
adjective
- Having a pale purple color.
- He bought a lavender tie for the wedding.
- She wore a lavender scarf with her gray coat.
- The lavender flowers bloomed in early June.
- Scented with or reminiscent of lavender.
- She prefers lavender candles for relaxation.
- The lavender soap left a calming fragrance in the bathroom.
- The lavender lotion helped soothe her dry skin.