Meaning & use

bloom

noun·Everyday

A flower, especially one that has fully opened, or the state or period of flowering.

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The garden was covered in bright red blooms by the middle of June.

The roses bloom every spring, filling the yard with their sweet scent.

A note on using this word

Bloom can also describe a person's peak of health, beauty, or success, as in "in the bloom of youth."

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To produce flowers, or to develop and flourish fully.

Her confidence bloomed once she started performing on stage regularly.

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