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bloom

(bluːm)

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense blooms, present participle blooming, past tense, past participle bloomed

1. countable noun

A bloom is the flower on a plant.

[literary, technical]

...the sweet fragrance of the white blooms.

Harry carefully picked the bloom.

Synonyms: flower, bud, blossom More Synonyms of bloom

See in bloom

3. verb

When a plant or tree blooms, it produces flowers. When a flower blooms, it opens.

This plant blooms between May and June. [VERB]

Synonyms: flower, blossom, open, bud More Synonyms of bloom

-blooming combining form

...the scent of night-blooming flowers.

4. verb

If someone or something blooms, they develop good, attractive, or successful qualities.

Not many economies bloomed that year, least of all gold exporters like Australia. [VERB]

She bloomed into an utterly beautiful creature. [VERB + into]

5. uncountable noun [oft a NOUN]

If something such as someone's skin has a bloom, it has a fresh and healthy appearance.

The skin loses its youthful bloom.

Synonyms: glow, flush, blush, freshness More Synonyms of bloom

6. See also blooming

More Synonyms of bloom

bloom in British English 1

(bluːm)

noun

a blossom on a flowering plant; a flower

the state, time, or period when flowers open (esp in the phrases in bloom, in full bloom)

open flowers collectively

a tree covered with bloom

a healthy, vigorous, or flourishing condition; prime (esp in the phrase the bloom of youth)

youthful or healthy rosiness in the cheeks or face; glow

a fine whitish coating on the surface of fruits, leaves, etc, consisting of minute grains of a waxy substance

any coating similar in appearance, such as that on new coins

8. ecology

a visible increase in the algal constituent of plankton, which may be seasonal or due to excessive organic pollution

9. Also called: chill

a dull area formed on the surface of gloss paint, lacquer, or varnish

verb (mainly intr)

10.

(of flowers) to open; come into flower

11.

to bear flowers; blossom

12.

to flourish or grow

13.

to be in a healthy, glowing, or flourishing condition

14. (transitive) physics

to coat (a lens) with a thin layer of a substance, often magnesium fluoride, to eliminate surface reflection

Word origin

C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse blōm flower, Old High German bluomo, Middle Dutch bloeme; see blow3

bloom in British English 2

(bluːm)

noun

a rectangular mass of metal obtained by rolling or forging a cast ingot

bloom in American English 1

(blum)

noun

a flower; blossom

flowers collectively, as of a plant

the state or time of flowering

a state or time of best health or greatest beauty, vigor, or freshness; prime

a youthful, healthy glow (of cheeks, skin, etc.)

the grayish, powdery coating on various fruits, as the plum, grape, etc., and on some leaves

any similar coating, as on new coins

a mass of planktonic algae in lakes, ponds, or the sea, as in the development of red tides

verb intransitive

to bear a flower or flowers; blossom

10.

to reach a prime condition, as in health, vigor, beauty, perfection, etc.; flourish

11.

to glow with color, health, etc.

verb transitive

12. Archaic

to cause to bloom, flower, or flourish

Word origin

ME blom < ON blomi, flowers and foliage on trees < IE *bhlō-, var. of base *bhel-, to swell, sprout > blade, bleed, L flos, flower, Gr phyllon, leaf

bloom in American English 2

(blum)

noun

a spongy mass of wrought iron ready for further working

a thick bar of iron or steel obtained by rolling or hammering an ingot

Word origin

OE bloma, lump of metal

COBUILD Collocations
bloom

full bloom

Examples of 'bloom' in a sentence
bloom

November 2005 began so warm that spring flowers were blooming and leaves were on the trees.Let a thousand flowers bloom, not just poppies.Let a thousand flowers bloom!If you are selling during winter, it might be a good idea to have some pictures of what the garden looks like in full bloom.FRESH flowers suit any home - so pick out the perfect vase to make sure they look in full bloom in your house.This is a good dense shrub rose with beautiful single pink blooms and light green foliage.See beautiful blooms and buy plants there.Outstanding results lead to a plant blooming.You are a flower in full bloom.The peach trees going out of bloom.

In other languages
bloom

British English: bloom NOUN

A bloom is the flower on a plant.

...the sweet fragrance of the white blooms.

American English: bloom
Brazilian Portuguese: flor
Chinese: 花
European Spanish: floración
French: fleur
German: Blüte
Italian: fiore
Japanese: 花
Korean: 꽃
European Portuguese: flor
Latin American Spanish: floración

British English: bloom VERB

When a plant or tree blooms, it produces flowers. When a flower blooms, it opens.

This plant blooms between May and June.

American English: bloom
Brazilian Portuguese: florescer
Chinese: 开花
European Spanish: florecer
French: fleurir
German: blühen
Italian: essere in fiore
Japanese: 花を咲かせる
Korean: 꽃
European Portuguese: florescer
Latin American Spanish: florecer

Chinese translation of 'bloom'

bloom

(bluːm)

n (c)

(= flower) 花 (huā) (朵, duǒ)

vi

[tree, flower] 开(開)花 (kāihuā)
(fig) [talent etc] 得以发(發)展 (déyǐ fāzhǎn)
to be in bloom [plant] 盛开(開) (shèngkāi)

1 (noun) in the sense of flower

Definition

a blossom on a flowering plant

Harry carefully plucked the bloom.

Synonyms

flower

Each individual flower is tiny.

bud

blossom

the blossoms of plants, shrubs and trees

2 (noun) in the sense of prime

Definition

a healthy or flourishing condition

in the full bloom of youth

Synonyms

prime

She was in her intellectual prime.

flower

You are hardly in the first flower of youth.

beauty

an area of outstanding natural beauty

height

peak

flourishing

maturity

perfection

best days

heyday

In its heyday, the studio boasted it had more stars than heaven.

zenith

His career is now at its zenith.

full flowering

3 (noun) in the sense of glow

Definition

a youthful or healthy glow

The skin loses its youthful bloom.

Synonyms

glow

The moisturiser gave my face a healthy glow that lasted all day.

flush

the first flush of young love

blush

A blush spread over Brenda's cheeks.

freshness

the freshness of early morning

lustre

Gold retains its lustre for far longer than other metals.

radiance

The dim bulb cast a soft radiance over his face.

rosiness

Opposites

whiteness

pallor

paleness

wanness

bloodlessness

1 (verb) in the sense of flower

Definition

(of flowers) to open

This plant blooms between May and June.

Synonyms

flower

Their relationship flowered.

blossom

open

bud

blow

Opposites

die

waste

fade

shrink

wither

wilt

perish

droop

shrivel

2 (verb) in the sense of grow

Our relationship didn't bloom into a close friendship.

Synonyms

grow

The station had roses growing at each end of the platform.

develop

Children develop at different rates.

wax

Portugal and Spain had vast empires which waxed and waned.

blossom

Why do some people take longer than others to blossom?

3 (verb) in the sense of succeed

Definition

to flourish or grow

Not many economies bloomed in 1990.

Synonyms

succeed

the skills and qualities needed to succeed

flourish

Business soon flourished.

thrive

Today his company continues to thrive.

prosper

The high street banks continue to prosper.

fare well

Opposites

fail

decline

decay

wane

languish

Additional synonyms

in the sense of beauty

Definition

the combination of all the qualities of a person or thing that delight the senses and mind

an area of outstanding natural beauty

Synonyms

attractiveness,

appeal,

charm,

grace,

bloom,

glamour,

fairness,

elegance,

symmetry (formal, literary),

allure,

loveliness,

prettiness,

seductiveness,

gorgeousness,

pleasantness,

handsomeness,

pulchritude,

winsomeness,

comeliness (old-fashioned),

exquisiteness,

seemliness,

pleasingness,

prepossessingness

in the sense of blossom

Definition

the flower or flowers of a plant, esp. producing edible fruit

the blossoms of plants, shrubs and trees

Synonyms

flower,

bloom,

bud,

efflorescence,

floret

in the sense of blossom

Why do some people take longer than others to blossom?

Synonyms

develop,

bloom,

grow,

mature

Nearby words of
bloom

bloodthirsty
bloody
bloody-minded
bloom
blooming
blossom
blot

Synonyms of 'bloom'

bloom

Explore 'bloom' in the dictionary

单词	bloom
释义	Trends of bloom View usage for: bloom (bluːm) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense blooms, present participle blooming, past tense, past participle bloomed 1. countable noun A bloom is the flower on a plant. [literary, technical] ...the sweet fragrance of the white blooms. Harry carefully picked the bloom. Synonyms: flower, bud, blossom More Synonyms of bloom 2. See in bloom 3. verb When a plant or tree blooms, it produces flowers. When a flower blooms, it opens. This plant blooms between May and June. [VERB] Synonyms: flower, blossom, open, bud More Synonyms of bloom -blooming combining form ...the scent of night-blooming flowers. 4. verb If someone or something blooms, they develop good, attractive, or successful qualities. Not many economies bloomed that year, least of all gold exporters like Australia. [VERB] She bloomed into an utterly beautiful creature. [VERB + into] 5. uncountable noun [oft a NOUN] If something such as someone's skin has a bloom, it has a fresh and healthy appearance. The skin loses its youthful bloom. Synonyms: glow, flush, blush, freshness More Synonyms of bloom 6. See also blooming More Synonyms of bloom bloom in British English 1 (bluːm) noun 1. a blossom on a flowering plant; a flower 2. the state, time, or period when flowers open (esp in the phrases in bloom, in full bloom) 3. open flowers collectively a tree covered with bloom 4. a healthy, vigorous, or flourishing condition; prime (esp in the phrase the bloom of youth) 5. youthful or healthy rosiness in the cheeks or face; glow 6. a fine whitish coating on the surface of fruits, leaves, etc, consisting of minute grains of a waxy substance 7. any coating similar in appearance, such as that on new coins 8. ecology a visible increase in the algal constituent of plankton, which may be seasonal or due to excessive organic pollution 9. Also called: chill a dull area formed on the surface of gloss paint, lacquer, or varnish verb (mainly intr) 10. (of flowers) to open; come into flower 11. to bear flowers; blossom 12. to flourish or grow 13. to be in a healthy, glowing, or flourishing condition 14. (transitive) physics to coat (a lens) with a thin layer of a substance, often magnesium fluoride, to eliminate surface reflection Word origin C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse blōm flower, Old High German bluomo, Middle Dutch bloeme; see blow3 bloom in British English 2 (bluːm) noun 1. a rectangular mass of metal obtained by rolling or forging a cast ingot See also billet1 (sense 2) verb 2. (transitive) to convert (an ingot) into a bloom by rolling or forging Word origin Old English blōma lump of metal bloom in American English 1 (blum) noun 1. a flower; blossom 2. flowers collectively, as of a plant 3. the state or time of flowering 4. a state or time of best health or greatest beauty, vigor, or freshness; prime 5. a youthful, healthy glow (of cheeks, skin, etc.) 6. the grayish, powdery coating on various fruits, as the plum, grape, etc., and on some leaves 7. any similar coating, as on new coins 8. a mass of planktonic algae in lakes, ponds, or the sea, as in the development of red tides verb intransitive 9. to bear a flower or flowers; blossom 10. to reach a prime condition, as in health, vigor, beauty, perfection, etc.; flourish 11. to glow with color, health, etc. verb transitive 12. Archaic to cause to bloom, flower, or flourish Word origin ME blom < ON blomi, flowers and foliage on trees < IE bhlō-, var. of base bhel-, to swell, sprout > blade, bleed, L flos, flower, Gr phyllon, leaf bloom in American English 2 (blum) noun 1. a spongy mass of wrought iron ready for further working 2. a thick bar of iron or steel obtained by rolling or hammering an ingot Word origin OE bloma, lump of metal COBUILD Collocations bloom full bloom Examples of 'bloom' in a sentence bloom November 2005 began so warm that spring flowers were blooming and leaves were on the trees. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Let a thousand flowers bloom, not just poppies. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Let a thousand flowers bloom! Times, Sunday Times (2016) If you are selling during winter, it might be a good idea to have some pictures of what the garden looks like in full bloom. Times, Sunday Times (2016) FRESH flowers suit any home - so pick out the perfect vase to make sure they look in full bloom in your house. The Sun (2017) This is a good dense shrub rose with beautiful single pink blooms and light green foliage. Times, Sunday Times (2013) See beautiful blooms and buy plants there. The Sun (2008) Outstanding results lead to a plant blooming. Times, Sunday Times (2009) You are a flower in full bloom. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The peach trees going out of bloom. Richard Ingrams The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett (2005) Your brother is now approaching the bloom of youth. Paula Byrne PERDITA: The Life of Mary Robinson (2004) The freak rains also triggered an astonishing bloom of flowers. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Their fresh blooms suggested that a burial had taken place that morning. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It has small white blooms with noticeable purple veins. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It has the potential to grow and bloom for ages. The Sun (2012) Leaf colours vary and they also flower well with pink or purple blooms in summer. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Take part in a butterfly hunt around the nature reserve while the flowers are in full bloom. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Steer clear of trees with giant blooms. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The best bargains are cut flowers or blooming bulbs. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Only in their absence can fresh ideas bloom and take hold. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It has elegant long leaves and little white winter blooms with a powerful fragrance. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He is the soil that enables the flowers around him to grow and bloom. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It will flower in early spring with white blooms turning light pink. Times, Sunday Times (2012) She had lost her youthful bloom. Louise Carpenter AN UNLIKELY COUNTESS: Lily Budge and the 13th Earl of Galloway (2004) The blooming cherry blossoms in spring are a must-see. The Sun (2016) When pregnant she was photographed at a premiere looking undeniably huge, but also beautiful and blooming. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Personal choices vary widely and seeing plants in full bloom is the surest way to get a colour and perfume that suits you. The Sun (2016) It has been a record season for blossom and blooms but there has been scarcely a honey bee in my garden or allotment. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Looks didn't last beyond the first bloom of youth. Times, Sunday Times (2014) THIS week we're offering a collection of sweet pea varieties which will give you masses of blooms and strong fragrance. The Sun (2014) In other languages bloom British English: bloom NOUN A bloom is the flower on a plant. ...the sweet fragrance of the white blooms. American English: bloom Brazilian Portuguese: flor Chinese: 花 European Spanish: floración French: fleur German: Blüte Italian: fiore Japanese: 花 Korean: 꽃 European Portuguese: flor Latin American Spanish: floración British English: bloom VERB When a plant or tree blooms, it produces flowers. When a flower blooms, it opens. This plant blooms between May and June. American English: bloom Brazilian Portuguese: florescer Chinese: 开花 European Spanish: florecer French: fleurir German: blühen Italian: essere in fiore Japanese: 花を咲かせる Korean: 꽃 European Portuguese: florescer Latin American Spanish: florecer Chinese translation of 'bloom' bloom (bluːm) n (c) (= flower) 花 (huā) (朵, duǒ) vi [tree, flower] 开(開)花 (kāihuā) (fig) [talent etc] 得以发(發)展 (déyǐ fāzhǎn) to be in bloom [plant] 盛开(開) (shèngkāi) 1 (noun) in the sense of flower Definition a blossom on a flowering plant Harry carefully plucked the bloom. Synonyms flower Each individual flower is tiny. bud blossom the blossoms of plants, shrubs and trees 2 (noun) in the sense of prime Definition a healthy or flourishing condition in the full bloom of youth Synonyms prime She was in her intellectual prime. flower You are hardly in the first flower of youth. beauty an area of outstanding natural beauty height peak flourishing maturity perfection best days heyday In its heyday, the studio boasted it had more stars than heaven. zenith His career is now at its zenith. full flowering 3 (noun) in the sense of glow Definition a youthful or healthy glow The skin loses its youthful bloom. Synonyms glow The moisturiser gave my face a healthy glow that lasted all day. flush the first flush of young love blush A blush spread over Brenda's cheeks. freshness the freshness of early morning lustre Gold retains its lustre for far longer than other metals. radiance The dim bulb cast a soft radiance over his face. rosiness Opposites whiteness , pallor , paleness , wanness , bloodlessness 1 (verb) in the sense of flower Definition (of flowers) to open This plant blooms between May and June. Synonyms flower Their relationship flowered. blossom open bud blow Opposites die , waste , fade , shrink , wither , wilt , perish , droop , shrivel 2 (verb) in the sense of grow Our relationship didn't bloom into a close friendship. Synonyms grow The station had roses growing at each end of the platform. develop Children develop at different rates. wax Portugal and Spain had vast empires which waxed and waned. blossom Why do some people take longer than others to blossom? 3 (verb) in the sense of succeed Definition to flourish or grow Not many economies bloomed in 1990. Synonyms succeed the skills and qualities needed to succeed flourish Business soon flourished. thrive Today his company continues to thrive. prosper The high street banks continue to prosper. fare well Opposites fail , decline , decay , wane , languish Additional synonyms in the sense of beauty Definition the combination of all the qualities of a person or thing that delight the senses and mind an area of outstanding natural beauty Synonyms attractiveness, appeal, charm, grace, bloom, glamour, fairness, elegance, symmetry (formal, literary), allure, loveliness, prettiness, seductiveness, gorgeousness, pleasantness, handsomeness, pulchritude, winsomeness, comeliness (old-fashioned), exquisiteness, seemliness, pleasingness, prepossessingness in the sense of blossom Definition the flower or flowers of a plant, esp. producing edible fruit the blossoms of plants, shrubs and trees Synonyms flower, bloom, bud, efflorescence, floret in the sense of blossom Why do some people take longer than others to blossom? Synonyms develop, bloom, grow, mature Nearby words of bloom bloodthirsty bloody bloody-minded bloom blooming blossom blot Synonyms of 'bloom' bloom Explore 'bloom' in the dictionary
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COBUILD Collocationsbloom

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Chinese translation of 'bloom'

bloom

n (c)

vi

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Synonyms of 'bloom'

bloom

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