Bloom
/bluːm/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo produce flowers; to blossom.
/bluːm/
To produce flowers
The cherry trees bloomed beautifully.
💡 Simply: To open and show flowers.
More Examples
The flowers bloomed all summer long.
How It's Used
"The roses are beginning to bloom."
"The wildflowers bloomed in profusion after the spring rain."
A single flower, or a collection of flowers.
/bluːm/
A flower or flowers
The bloom on that rose is stunning.
💡 Simply: A flower or flowers.
More Examples
The cherry tree is full of bloom.
How It's Used
"The gardener admired the vibrant bloom of the tulips."
Idioms & expressions
in full bloom
In the stage of maximum flowering.
"The garden is in full bloom."
From Middle English blomen, from Old English blōma; related to Dutch bloeme, German Blume, Old High German bluoma.
Historically, 'bloom' has been used to describe not only flowers but also a healthy complexion or a youthful glow.
Memory tip
Imagine a flower blooming – it's a beautiful, positive action.
Word Origin
"flower"