lavender

UK
/ˈlæv.ən.də/
US
/ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/

Translations

lavendernoun
lavenders
pl
UK
/ˈlæv.ən.də/
US
/ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/
The lavender in the garden is in full bloom.
Лаванда в саду в полном цвету.
Synonyms
lavenderadjective
more lavender
Comp.
most lavender
Super.
UK
/ˈlæv.ɪn.də/
US
/ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/
She wore a lavender dress to the party.
Она надела лавандовое платье на вечеринку.
lavenderverb
lavendered
Past Simple
lavendered
Past Participle
lavendering
Gerund
UK
/ˈlæv.ən.də/
US
/ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/
Rare and chiefly historical; means ‘to scent or freshen with lavender’.
Synonyms
imbue (with lavender)

Definitions

lavendernoun
A small aromatic evergreen shrub of the mint family, with narrow leaves and bluish-purple flowers, used in perfumery and medicine.
The garden was filled with the soothing scent of lavender.
A pale bluish-purple color.
She chose a dress in a soft shade of lavender for the wedding.
The dried flowers or essential oil of the lavender plant, used for scenting clothes or rooms.
She placed sachets of dried lavender in the drawers to keep the linens fresh.
lavenderadjective
Of a pale purple color, similar to that of the lavender flower.
She wore a lavender dress that matched the spring flowers perfectly.
lavenderverb
To perfume, freshen, or launder (something) with lavender or lavender water.
They lavendered the sheets before guests arrived.