blossom

[ˈblɑːsəm]

blossom Definition

• 1. a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush
• 2. the state or period of flowering

Using blossom: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blossom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cherry blossom trees are in full bloom.

• Example

  The apple tree is covered in blossoms.

• Example

  The garden is filled with the sweet scent of blossoms.

blossom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blossom

• flower
• bloom
• inflorescence
• bud

Antonyms for blossom

• withering
• dying

Idioms Using blossom

• cherry blossom

  a flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese cherry

  Example

  The annual cherry blossom festival in Japan attracts millions of visitors.

• blossom time

  a period when flowers are in bloom

  Example

  Spring is the blossom time for most trees and plants.

• blossom of youth

  the period of youth when a person is at their most beautiful or vigorous

  Example

  She was in the blossom of her youth when she met her husband.

Phrases with blossom

• in blossom

  in the state of flowering

  Example

  The trees are in blossom, and the park looks beautiful.

• blossom out

  to develop or grow fully

  Example

  After years of hard work, her singing career finally blossomed out.

• blossom into

  to develop or grow into something

  Example

  The small startup blossomed into a successful company.

Origins of blossom

from Old English 'blostm', meaning 'flower'

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Summary: blossom in Brief

'Blossom' [ˈblɑːsəm] refers to a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush, as well as the state or period of flowering. It can be used to describe the beauty of nature, such as 'The cherry blossom trees are in full bloom,' or to describe personal growth, such as 'After years of hard work, her singing career finally blossomed out.' 'Blossom' also has idiomatic uses, such as 'cherry blossom,' which refers to a flower of the Japanese cherry tree.