blossom 1 of 2

noun

ˈblä-səm How to pronounce blossom (audio)
Definition of blossomnext
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement in the full blossom of her career as a writer

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as in flower
the usually showy plant part that produces seeds the marigolds are finally showing blossoms

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blossom

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verb

as in to flower
to produce flowers the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived

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Noun
Mundelein wide receiver Cameron Earing, who recalled being at the trampoline park when Sydanmaa got hurt, has been his close friend since early childhood and has watched him blossom on the football field. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 By mid- to late summer, the delicate squash blossoms and zucchini flowers are perfect for cooking and just as delicious as the squash itself. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026
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While Emma and Matthew’s blossoming love story is at the center of A Christmas Rescue, Niffy, the dog playing Shep, is no stranger to finding compassion in an unexpected place. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 While the starters certainly looked acceptable, depth could blossom into a bigger issue if the injuries start to pile up. — Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blossom
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  1. bloom
  2. flower
  3. blooming
Noun
  • Division helps control the size of the plant, rejuvenates the number of blooms, and gives me plants for new landscaped beds.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Famous for their cup-shaped, vibrant blooms in shades of purple, yellow, white, and blue, crocus flowers serve as one of the very first signs of spring.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pair your time in the pool with relaxing massages and facials, the former with organic oils scented with herbs and flowers from the island, and the latter with products from Rowse, the natural and cruelty-free cosmetics brand.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of flower
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  • For large, mature plants, dividing can also help support vigorous blooming, as overcrowding can negatively impact the plant’s ability to develop blooms.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Once blooms fade, seeds eventually begin to form, the plant becomes leggy, and blooming slows.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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