blossom

1 of 2

noun

blos·​som ˈblä-səm How to pronounce blossom (audio)
plural blossoms
1
a
: the flower of a flowering plant
apple blossoms
also : the mass of such flowers on a single plant
b
: the state of bearing flowers
plants in blossom
2
: a peak period or stage of development
… young women and men still in the blossom of life.Allen Best
blossomy adjective
a blossomy [=floral] aroma
An old gray house, surrounded by willows, in a blossomy brook valley … Lucy Maud Montgomery

blossom

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verb

blossomed; blossoming; blossoms

intransitive verb

1
: bloom
2
a
: to come into one's own : develop
a blossoming talent
b
: to become evident
c
: to make an appearance

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
Noun
As Derek helps Sara rediscover her love for dance, a romance blossoms between them, but their relationship faces challenges from cultural differences, personal struggles, and Derek’s complicated past. Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 Flowering branches on silk wallpaper adorn the walls, their blossoms inspired by neighboring Hanover Square. Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
Josh Swickard and Lauren Swickard met on the set of 'Roped' in 2017 and have been inseparable ever since Comments When General Hospital actor Josh Swickard met his wife Lauren on a movie set, their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life romance. Karla Renic, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024 Tony Allen’s defensive caliber blossom into a serviceable shooter, to the point where they can be trusted late in games? Shane Young, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blossom 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English blosme, from Old English blōstm; akin to Old English blōwan

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blossom was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blossom. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

blossom

1 of 2 noun
blos·​som ˈbläs-əm How to pronounce blossom (audio)
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
2
3
: a peak period or stage of development
blossomy adjective

blossom

2 of 2 verb
1
2
: to grow and do well
students who blossom in college

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