blossom

[ˈblɑːsəm]

blossom Definition

  • 1a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush
  • 2the 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

Antonyms for blossom

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.

  • a period when flowers are in bloom

    Example

    Spring is the blossom time for most trees and plants.

  • 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 the state of flowering

    Example

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

  • to develop or grow fully

    Example

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

  • 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.

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