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
1
The period when a plant is in bloom.
"The flowering of the orchard lasts only a couple of weeks each spring."
adj
1
Producing flowers.
"Azaleas are flowering plants."
"They planted several flowering shrubs along the fence."
How to use flowering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlooming, or the period during which a plant blooms.
Common pairings
flowering plant
flowering season
peak flowering
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Word forms
- Plural
- flowerings
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The _____ of the orchard lasts only a couple of weeks each spring.
Synonyms
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flowerless
Related words
Rhymes for flowering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
