bloom

bloom · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A flower, especially one on a plant valued for its beauty.

  2. 2.

    The state or period of flowering.

  3. 3.

    A healthy, youthful appearance; a glow.

  4. 4.

    A fine powdery coating on certain fruits or leaves.

  5. 5.

    Produce flowers; be in flower.

  6. 6.

    Flourish or thrive.

Forms

plural: blooms

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in bloom — Flowering.
  • •
    in full bloom — At the peak of flowering.
  • •
    late bloomer — Someone who develops abilities later than usual.
  • •
    the bloom is off the rose — Initial excitement has faded.

Related words

Antonyms: wilt, wither
See also: blooming, blossom, flourish, flower
Synonyms: blossom, flourish, flower

Etymology

From Old Norse blóm ("flower, blossom"), related to Old English blōma ("lump of metal").