bloomer

1 of 2

noun (1)

bloom·​er ˈblü-mər 

1

: a plant that blooms

2

: a person who reaches full competence or maturity

he was a late bloomer as a writer

3

[blooming] : a stupid blunder

bloomer

2 of 2

noun (2)

bloo·​mer ˈblü-mər 

1

: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles

2

bloomers ˈblü-mərz  plural

a

: full loose trousers gathered at the knee formerly worn by women for athletics

b

: underpants of similar design worn chiefly by girls and women

Examples of bloomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Tulips can be categorized as early, mid, or late spring bloomers, and planting some of each extends your tulip enjoyment for as long as six weeks. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024

Somewhere in between pirate slacks and bloomers, these flowy trousers are longer than Bermuda shorts and cinched at the calf. —Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024

Kamali also showed tiny bloomer shorts that were an update on the balloon skirt style that’s currently making the trend rounds with the younger generation. —Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024

Bloomin’ lovely Retro and provocative at the same time, bloomers are definitely back next summer. —Jason Ma, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Amelia Bloomer

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bloomer

• late bloomer

Biographical Definition

Bloomer

biographical name

Bloom·​er ˈblü-mər 

Amelia 1818–1894 née Jenks American reformer