lavender

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a pale, soft purple colour.

n. a pale bluish-purple colour, resembling the flowers of the lavender plant.

“The walls of the bedroom were painted a soft lavender.”

“The sunset turned the sky a beautiful shade of lavender just before the stars appeared.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. having a pale purple colour.

adj. possessing a pale bluish-purple hue.

“He wore a lavender shirt that matched his tie perfectly.”

“The bridesmaids wore lavender dresses that complemented the floral arrangements in the chapel.”

C1 · Advanced Politics Informal

adj. related to the LGBT community or their history.

adj. pertaining to LGBT people, rights, or culture; often used in historical or political contexts.

“The city has a rich lavender history with many famous activists living there.”

“The term 'lavender linguistics' refers to the study of language as used by LGBT speakers in various social settings.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Theater Technical · Archaic

n. a special type of film used to make copies of movies.

n. a specific type of film stock used to create positive prints from negatives during the duplication process.

“The studio used a lavender to preserve the original quality of the film.”

“Before digital restoration, technicians relied on the lavender print to ensure the contrast remained consistent during the duplication of classic cinema.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary

v. to make something smell like lavender.

v. to perfume or scent an object or area with lavender.

“She liked to lavender her linens before putting them in the cupboard.”

“The air in the boutique was gently lavendered, creating a calm atmosphere for the high-end clientele.”