verb
- present participle of lavender; to sprinkle, scent, or treat with lavender
- present participle of lavender; to conceal the origin of illegally obtained money by passing it through complex transactions to make it appear legitimate
Usage: informal; finance/legal context
noun
- the act or process of treating something with lavender or of concealing the source of illicit funds
Examples
- She was lavendering the linens to give them a fresh, pleasant scent.
- The soap maker enjoyed lavendering her products with essential oils.
- Authorities investigated the company for lavendering money through shell corporations.
- The lavendering of the sheets made the bedroom smell wonderful.
- They were caught lavendering proceeds from illegal activities.