noun

bloomer

BLOO-muh

Bloomer (noun) means (British, informal) An embarrassing mistake; a blunder. Example: “Forgetting the client's name was a real bloomer.”

noun

(British, informal) An embarrassing mistake; a blunder.

"Forgetting the client's name was a real bloomer."

A round loaf of crusty white bread.

"She bought a fresh bloomer from the bakery."

How to use bloomer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA silly mistake, or (in the UK) a type of crusty bread loaf.

When to use it

The "mistake" sense is British informal slang.

Common pairings

make a bloomer a crusty bloomer

Word forms

bloomers plural, bloomers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English blomer, from blome (“iron ingot”) (modern English bloom), from Old English blōma.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for bloomer

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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.

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