A lilac is a plant or bush that has small flowers. The flowers often smell nice and come in purple or pink colors. People like to grow lilacs in gardens.
The lilac blooms in spring every year.
She planted a lilac near the window.
Lilac is a light purple or pink color. It looks like the flowers of the lilac plant. People use this word to describe colors in clothes, art, or decorations.
She wore a dress in soft lilac color.
The walls were painted lilac in the bedroom.
Lilac can mean a smell or perfume that comes from the flowers. It is light and sweet. People use lilac fragrances in soaps, candles, and perfumes.
She bought a lilac perfume for the party.
The soap has a fresh lilac scent.
Lilac is sometimes used as a girl’s name. It comes from the flower and means soft purple color. It is not a very common name but is used for people.
Lilac is her name and she likes flowers.
Lilac called to say hello this morning.
Lilac can also mean a cloth or fabric that is pale purple. This meaning comes from the use of the word to describe colors of materials used in clothes and home decor.
She bought lilac silk for her dress.
The curtains are made of lilac fabric.
Lilac is the name used by scientists for the plant genus Syringa. This group has many types of shrubs with sweet-smelling flowers. This meaning is used more in science and botany.
The lilac genus includes many types of shrubs.
Lilacs belong to the Oleaceae family of plants.
