noun
blossom
BLOS-uhm
noun
1
A flower, especially one that grows on a fruit tree.
"The orchard was covered in white apple blossom."
verb
1
To produce flowers; to bloom.
"The cherry trees blossom in early April."
2
To develop and flourish over time.
"Their friendship blossomed into something more."
"Her talent blossomed once she started taking lessons."
How to Use Blossom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flower on a tree, or the act of flourishing and developing.
Common pairings
cherry blossom
blossom into
Word Forms
blossomed past tense, blossoms plural, blossoms singular
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Etymology
From Old English blostm, related to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to bloom or thrive," also the source of the Latin word for "flower."