1
a
: the flower of a seed plant
apple blossoms
also
: the mass of such flowers on a single plant
b
: the state of bearing flowers
2
: a peak period or stage of development
blossomed; blossoming; blossoms
Synonyms
Examples of blossom in a Sentence
Noun
Her hair smelled of apple blossoms.
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
Verb
Their friendship blossomed into romance.
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessica Hornik, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
Posing in front of a cherry blossom tree and flower garden, Paul leaned down to kiss Agdal in one photo while the two looked lovingly at one another for a second shot.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The course is home to more than 30 varieties of the blossom, which flower from March through mid-April—just in time for the event.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The Cape Floral Region is home to 20 percent of the continent’s vegetation, and the majority of what blossoms there is native to the region.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
As his affection for the countess blossoms, we’re treated to a more complicated, well-rounded vision of the agent, which makes sense given that the relationship was possibly inspired by Ian Fleming’s real-life tragic romance during WWII.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Cherry blossom performances at the Tidal Basin The National Cherry Blossom Festival officially runs through April 14, but the free daily musical performances at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area are wrapping up this weekend.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Choose highly-fragrant blossoms to stimulate the senses when light is at a minimum.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Native to Japan, the cherry blossom trees that draw crowds to the Washington, D.C.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
As a result, the historically moribund PC monitor market suddenly blossomed with double-digit growth in 2020 and 2021.
—Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
In the mid-2010s, this new strain of corridos verdes blossomed, painting the town green.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2024
But Brown blossomed last season, particularly in fighting for yards after the catch.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Everything to Know About Bridgerton Season 3 While friendship could blossom into something more, there’s much to be considered.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Those experiences of seeing a lack of people who looked like her while on the trail prompted a budding idea that would blossom into Hike Clerb.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
From would-be astronaut to sculptor From there, his reputation as a sculptor blossomed.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
Brilliant straw colored, this enticing wine has aromas of mandarin peel, citrus blossom, and white peach.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Noun
This morning spring snow came to rest on the white blossoms
of the pin cherry.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
Posing in front of a cherry blossom tree and flower garden, Paul leaned down to kiss Agdal in one photo while the two looked lovingly at one another for a second shot.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The course is home to more than 30 varieties of the blossom, which flower from March through mid-April—just in time for the event.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The Cape Floral Region is home to 20 percent of the continent’s vegetation, and the majority of what blossoms there is native to the region.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
As his affection for the countess blossoms, we’re treated to a more complicated, well-rounded vision of the agent, which makes sense given that the relationship was possibly inspired by Ian Fleming’s real-life tragic romance during WWII.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Cherry blossom performances at the Tidal Basin The National Cherry Blossom Festival officially runs through April 14, but the free daily musical performances at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area are wrapping up this weekend.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Choose highly-fragrant blossoms to stimulate the senses when light is at a minimum.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Native to Japan, the cherry blossom trees that draw crowds to the Washington, D.C.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
This spring, the friendship blossomed into a business partnership.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
As a result, the historically moribund PC monitor market suddenly blossomed with double-digit growth in 2020 and 2021.
—Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
In the mid-2010s, this new strain of corridos verdes blossomed, painting the town green.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2024
But Brown blossomed last season, particularly in fighting for yards after the catch.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Everything to Know About Bridgerton Season 3 While friendship could blossom into something more, there’s much to be considered.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Those experiences of seeing a lack of people who looked like her while on the trail prompted a budding idea that would blossom into Hike Clerb.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
From would-be astronaut to sculptor From there, his reputation as a sculptor blossomed.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 25 Apr. 2024
Brilliant straw colored, this enticing wine has aromas of mandarin peel, citrus blossom, and white peach.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
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blossom
1 of 2 noun
blos·som
ˈbläs-əm 
1
: the flower of a seed plant
apple blossoms
also
: the mass of such flowers on a single plant
a light blossom on the rose bush
3
: a peak period or stage of development
blossom
2 of 2 verb2
: to grow and do well
students who blossom in college
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