bloomer
9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bloomer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (British, informal) An embarrassing mistake; a blunder.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bloomer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The "mistake" sense is British informal slang.
Etymology
From Middle English blomer, from blome (“iron ingot”) (modern English bloom), from Old English blōma.
Full origin of bloomer →Frequently asked questions
What does “bloomer” mean?
The word “bloomer” means (British, informal) An embarrassing mistake; a blunder. In plain terms, a silly mistake, or (in the UK) a type of crusty bread loaf.
How do you pronounce “bloomer”?
“Bloomer” is pronounced BLOO-muh (/ˈbluː.mə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “bloomer” in a sentence?
Here is “bloomer” used in a sentence: “Forgetting the client's name was a real bloomer.”
What part of speech is “bloomer”?
“Bloomer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bloomer” have?
“Bloomer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (British, informal) An embarrassing mistake; a blunder.