bloomer

[ˈbluːmə(r)]

bloomer Definition

• 1. a woman's loose-fitting garment for the lower part of the body, similar to divided skirts
• 2. a stupid mistake or an embarrassing blunder

Using bloomer: Examples

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

• Example

  She wore a bloomer and a blouse.

• Example

  I made a real bloomer by forgetting her birthday.

• Example

  The company's decision to invest in that project turned out to be a bloomer.

bloomer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bloomer

• blunder
• mistake
• error
• gaffe

Phrases with bloomer

• bloomer girl

  a young woman who wears bloomers

  Example

  In the late 19th century, bloomer girls were considered scandalous.

• drop a bloomer

  to make a mistake or blunder

  Example

  He dropped a bloomer by sending the email to the wrong person.

• make a bloomer

  to make a stupid mistake or an embarrassing blunder

  Example

  I made a bloomer by wearing mismatched shoes to work.

Origins of bloomer

from the name of Amelia Bloomer, who advocated and popularized the wearing of such garments in the late 19th century

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Summary: bloomer in Brief

A 'bloomer' [ˈbluːmə(r)] is either a loose-fitting garment for women's lower body or a stupid mistake. The term originated from Amelia Bloomer, who popularized the wearing of such garments in the late 19th century. Examples of 'bloomer' include 'She wore a bloomer and a blouse.' and 'I made a real bloomer by forgetting her birthday.' Phrases like 'bloomer girl' and 'make a bloomer' further extend the meaning of the term.