lilac

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪlək/
US: /ˈlaɪlək/

  1. A shrub or small tree with fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers.

    1. The lilac bush smells very sweet in the spring garden.
    2. In the spring, the air is filled with the perfume of the blooming lilac.

  2. A pale purple color with a touch of pink.

    1. She wore a lilac dress to the party last night.
    2. The walls were painted a soft lilac to create a calming atmosphere.

Synonyms

mauve violet lavender
lilac adjective

  1. Having a pale purple color with a touch of pink.

    1. I like the lilac shirt that you are wearing today.
    2. The bride chose lilac ribbons to decorate the wedding invitations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lilac" in English means: A shrub or small tree with fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers., A pale purple color with a touch of pink..

The phonetic transcription of "lilac" is /ˈlaɪlək/ in British English and /ˈlaɪlək/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lilac": mauve, violet, lavender.

Example usage of "lilac": "The lilac bush smells very sweet in the spring garden.". More examples on the page.