1. flowering shrubs or small trees with fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers that bloom in spring
2. the flowers of these plants
3. a pale purple color

Examples

• The lilacs in our backyard bloom every May.
• She picked a bouquet of fresh lilacs for the kitchen table.
• The garden was filled with the sweet scent of blooming lilacs.
• White lilacs are less common than purple ones.
• Her dress was a soft shade of lilac.
• The old farmhouse had huge lilac bushes by the front porch.
• We planted lilacs along the fence for privacy and beauty.