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Lav

Verb Another word for lav — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lav is a shortened form of the word 'lavender', which is a plant with fragrant purple flowers that are used to make perfume, soap, and other products.

Synonyms & similar words

privy lavatory bathroom can toilet john lavender perfume scent aroma fragrance odor smell essence bouquet incense potpourri sachet deodorant antiperspirant soap shampoo lotion cream oil

Example sentences

  1. The soap in my bathroom smells like lav.
  2. I sprayed some lav air freshener to make the room smell nice.
  3. The lav lotion made my skin soft and fragrant.
  4. I love the smell of lav shampoo in my hair.
  5. The potpourri in my bedroom has a strong lav scent.

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  • "And the lav'd asterisks, and the sweet tea-rose" - John Keats
  • "And they lav'd with the dew from their wings the tear" - Percy Bysshe Shelley
  • "The air was filled with the smell of lav, and there was a hum of bees and other insects" - Laura Ingalls Wilder

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