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bloom

[bluːm]

bloom Definition

  • 1a flower or group of flowers that grow on a plant
  • 2a 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

Antonyms for bloom

Idioms Using bloom

  • to begin to produce flowers

    Example

    The daffodils will come into bloom in early spring.

  • to detract from the attractiveness or value of something

    Example

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

  • 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

  • having flowers that have opened on a plant

    Example

    The garden is in full bloom.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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