1. a shrub or small tree with fragrant purple or white flowers that bloom in spring
2. a pale purple color

1. having a pale purple color

Examples

• The lilac bush in our backyard blooms every May.
• She picked a bouquet of lilac flowers for the table.
• The walls were painted a soft lilac shade.
• Her lilac dress matched the spring flowers perfectly.
• The garden was filled with the sweet scent of lilac blossoms.
• He wore a lilac tie to the wedding.
• The old lilac tree provided shade for the picnic table.