bloom

[bluːm]

bloom Definition

• 1. a flower or group of flowers that grow on a plant
• 2. a state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor; prime

Using bloom: Examples

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

• Example

  The cherry tree is in full bloom.

• Example

  The roses are starting to bloom.

• Example

  She was in the bloom of youth.

• Example

  The athlete was in the bloom of his career.

bloom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bloom

• flower
• blossom
• efflorescence
• bud

Antonyms for bloom

• withering
• decay

Idioms Using bloom

• come into bloom

  to begin to produce flowers

  Example

  The daffodils will come into bloom in early spring.

• take the bloom off

  to detract from the attractiveness or value of something

  Example

  The high price took the bloom off the new car for him.

• in the bloom of life

  at the peak of one's physical and mental abilities

  Example

  The young athlete was in the bloom of life when he won the championship.

Phrases with bloom

• in bloom

  having flowers that have opened on a plant

  Example

  The garden is in full bloom.

• bloom of youth

  the period of youth when one is at the peak of physical attractiveness and vitality

  Example

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

• bloom of health

  a state of good health and vitality

  Example

  After recovering from her illness, she was back in the bloom of health.

Origins of bloom

from Old Norse 'blómi', meaning 'flower'

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Summary: bloom in Brief

'Bloom' [bluːm] refers to a flower or group of flowers that grow on a plant, as well as a state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor. The term extends into phrases like 'in bloom,' referring to a plant with open flowers, and idioms like 'take the bloom off,' meaning to detract from the attractiveness or value of something.