lilac

A small, sweet-smelling flower, usually pale purple or white, growing in groups on a bush.

• She put lilacs in a vase.
• The scent of lilac filled the garden.
• He picked a bunch of lilac for his mother.

Common phrases: white lilac, lilac blossom, bunch of lilac

A light purple colour with a little pink in it.

• She chose lilac for the walls.
• The scarf comes in lilac and white.
• A pale lilac would suit this room.

Common phrases: pale lilac, shade of lilac, in lilac

Light purple in colour, with a little pink.

• She wore a lilac dress.
• We painted the bedroom walls lilac.
• A lilac ribbon was tied around the box.

Common phrases: lilac dress, lilac flowers, lilac walls