Flowering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflaʊəɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Flowering is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of flower.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of flower.
More Meanings
- (horticulture) The period of time during which a plant is in flower.
- (figurative) The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.
- (used only before the noun) Of a plant, that produces flowers.
- aflower, in bloom
Example Sentences
Azaleas are flowering plants.
Word Forms
- flowerings
Synonyms for flowering
Depending on context, synonyms include floruit, efflorescence, mature, efflorescent, blooming, abloom.
Antonyms for flowering
Common opposites include flowerless, bloomless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anthesis, efflorescent, blossoming, abloom, flowery, bloomy.
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