bloom

noun
UK: /bluːm/
US: /blum/

  1. A flower on a plant.

    1. The rose has a beautiful bloom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cherry tree is covered in delicate pink bloom this spring. [ ] [ ]

  2. A state of flourishing or peak condition.

    1. Her career is now in full bloom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city was in a bloom of cultural activity during the festival. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

blossom flower flourish thrive
bloom intransitive-verb

  1. To produce flowers.

    1. The tulips bloom in the spring. [ ] [ ]
    2. These desert plants bloom only after it rains a lot. [ ] [ ]

  2. To flourish or be in a healthy, vigorous condition; to be at one's best.

    1. Her confidence began to bloom after the success. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their friendship bloomed over the shared love of hiking and outdoor adventures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bloom" in English means: A flower on a plant., A state of flourishing or peak condition..

The phonetic transcription of "bloom" is /bluːm/ in British English and /blum/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bloom": blossom, flower, flourish, thrive.

Example usage of "bloom": "The rose has a beautiful bloom.". More examples on the page.