flowering
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for flowering, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The period when a plant is in bloom.
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.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The period when a plant is in bloom.
“The flowering of the orchard lasts only a couple of weeks each spring.”
2. adj
Producing flowers.
“Azaleas are flowering plants.”
Opposites
flowerless
How to use flowering
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flowering plant
flowering season
peak flowering
Frequently asked questions
What does “flowering” mean?
The word “flowering” means the period when a plant is in bloom. In plain terms, blooming, or the period during which a plant blooms.
How do you pronounce “flowering”?
“Flowering” is pronounced FLOW-uh-rihng (/ˈflaʊəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flowering” in a sentence?
Here is “flowering” used in a sentence: “The flowering of the orchard lasts only a couple of weeks each spring.”
What part of speech is “flowering”?
Depending on how it is used, “flowering” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “flowering” a common word?
“Flowering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “flowering” have?
“Flowering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the period when a plant is in bloom.
