Bloom

Quick meaning: Bloom is a noun meaning A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud.

Meaning

A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud.

More Meanings

1. (collective) Flowers.
2. (uncountable) The opening of flowers in general; the state of blossoming or of having the flowers open.
3. (figuratively) A state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor; an opening to higher perfection, analogous to that of buds into blossoms.
4. Rosy colour; the flush or glow on a person's cheek.
5. The delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves, as on grapes, plums, etc.
6. Anything giving an appearance of attractive freshness.
7. (countable, uncountable) An algal bloom.

Example Sentences

the bloom of youth

sight of vernal bloom

The cherry trees are in bloom.

the rich blooms and enamelled vegetation of the tropics

Word Forms

• blooms
• blooming
• bloomed

Synonyms for bloom

Depending on context, synonyms include blossom, flower, flush, glow, flourish, thrive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blossom, flower, rosiness, blush, efflorescence, flush.

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