Meaning & use
bloom
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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