noun Uncommon

flowering

FLOW-uh-rihng

Flowering (noun) means the period when a plant is in bloom. Example: “The flowering of the orchard lasts only a couple of weeks each spring.”

noun

The period when a plant is in bloom.

"The flowering of the orchard lasts only a couple of weeks each spring."

adj

Producing flowers.

"They planted several flowering shrubs along the fence."

How to use flowering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBlooming, or the period during which a plant blooms.

Common pairings

flowering plant flowering season peak flowering

flowerings plural

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The _____ of the orchard lasts only a couple of weeks each spring.

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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.

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