lavender
word
/ˈɫævəndɝ/
/lˈævəndɐ/
Definition
A type of small purple flower known for its pleasant scent, often used in perfumes, oils, and as a color name, describing a light purple shade.
Usage & Nuances
"Lavender" can refer to both the plant/flower and the pale purple color. Often associated with calmness and relaxation due to its scent. Common collocations: 'lavender oil', 'lavender fields', 'lavender scent'. Used in beauty and wellness products.
Spanish: lavandaPortuguese (BR): lavandaPortuguese (PT): lavandaChinese (Simplified): 薰衣草Chinese (Traditional): 薰衣草Hindi: लैवेंडरArabic: الخزامىBengali: ল্যাভেন্ডার - হালকা বেগুনী (রং)Russian: лаванда - лавандовый (цвет)Japanese: ラベンダー - ラベンダー色Vietnamese: hoa oải hương - màu oải hươngKorean: 라벤더 - 연보라색Turkish: lavanta - lavanta rengiUrdu: لیونڈر - ہلکا ارغوانی (رنگ)Indonesian: lavender - warna ungu muda (lavender)
Example Sentences
The lavender smells very nice.
basic
She put lavender in her bath to relax.
basic
My favorite color is lavender.
basic
You can see fields of lavender in the south of France every summer.
natural
Just a drop of lavender oil helps me sleep better.
natural
Her dress was a soft lavender that matched the flowers in her hair.
natural