blossom

noun
UK: /ˈblɒs.əm/
US: /ˈblɑː.səm/

  1. A flower, especially of a fruit tree.

    1. Apple blossom is pretty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cherry blossom is a beautiful sign of springtime renewal and beauty. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state or period of flowering.

    1. The tree is in blossom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The almond trees are now in full blossom, creating a stunning display. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flower thrive expand bloom develop flourish
blossom intransitive-verb

  1. To produce flowers.

    1. The trees blossom in spring. [ ] [ ]
    2. The peach trees blossom early, making them vulnerable to late frosts. [ ] [ ]

  2. To develop or open up.

    1. She's blossoming into a confident woman. [ ] [ ]
    2. With the encouragement of her mentor, her artistic talent began to blossom. [ ] [ ]
blossom transitive-verb

  1. To cause to flourish or bloom.

    1. The warm sun blossoms the garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher's encouragement blossomed the students' confidence in public speaking. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blossom" in English means: A flower, especially of a fruit tree., The state or period of flowering..

The phonetic transcription of "blossom" is /ˈblɒs.əm/ in British English and /ˈblɑː.səm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "blossom": "Apple blossom is pretty.". More examples on the page.