noun
bloom
bloom
noun
1
A flower, or the state of a plant when its flowers are open.
"The cherry trees are in full bloom this week."
verb
1
Of a plant, to produce and open flowers.
"The roses bloom every May."
"These orchids bloom for only a few days each year."
2
To grow, thrive, or reach a peak of health, beauty, or success.
"Her career bloomed after she moved to the city."
How to Use Bloom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flower opening, or more broadly, thriving and flourishing.
Common pairings
in full bloom
bloom into something
Word Forms
bloomed past tense, blooms plural, blooms plural, blooms singular
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Etymology
From Old Norse blóm ("flower"), related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning bloom or blossom.