bloomer

[ bloo-mer ]

/ ˈblu mər /

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noun

an outfit for women, advocated about 1850 by Amelia Jenks Bloomer, consisting of a short skirt, loose trousers gathered and buttoned at the ankle, and often a coat and a wide hat.

bloomers, (used with a plural verb)

loose trousers gathered at the knee, formerly worn by women as part of a gymnasium, riding, or other sports outfit.
women's underpants of similar, but less bulky, design.
the trousers of a bloomer outfit.
any of various women's garments with full-cut legs gathered at the bottom edge.

adjective

(of a woman's garment) having full-cut legs gathered at the bottom edge: bloomer shorts.

Origin of bloomer

An Americanism dating to 1850–55; named after A.J. Bloomer

Words nearby bloomer

bloody shirt, blooey, blook, bloom, bloomed, bloomer, bloomers, bloomery, Bloomfield, Bloomfieldian, blooming

Definition for bloomer (2 of 4)

bloomer²

[ bloo-mer ]

/ ˈblu mər /

noun

a plant that blooms: a night bloomer.

a person who develops skills, abilities, interests, etc., commensurate with his or her capacities: a quiet, methodical child who became a late bloomer.

Origin of bloomer

First recorded in 1720–30; bloom¹ + -er¹

Definition for bloomer (3 of 4)

bloomer³

[ bloo-mer ]

/ ˈblu mər /

noun

a foolish mistake; blunder.

Origin of bloomer

First recorded in 1885–90; bloom(ing) (as euphemism for bloody) + -er¹

Definition for bloomer (4 of 4)

Bloomer

[ bloo-mer ]

/ ˈblu mər /

noun

Amelia Jenks

[jengks], /dʒɛŋks/, 1818–94, U.S. social reformer and women's-rights leader.

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Example sentences from the Web for bloomer

"I think he's going to be a bloomer in college" is the first thing Lissa told me about him over the phone before we met.
The Great College Road Trip|Nick Summers|April 8, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Susan admired their courage, but still could not be persuaded to put on the bloomer.
Susan B. Anthony|Alma Lutz
Our clothes were of the bloomer costume, and generally were made of flannel.
History of the Donner Party|C.F. McGlashan
"Well, apparently there's been a bloomer of some species somewhere, but this was the room I had last night," said Archie.
Indiscretions of Archie|P. G. Wodehouse

Both Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. Bloomer on this occasion wore what is known as the Bloomer costume.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2)|Ida Husted Harper
Although the bloomer suits worn by the players all were a light tan, their tams and sweater-coats were of various colors.
Rilla of the Lighthouse|Grace May North

British Dictionary definitions for bloomer (1 of 3)

bloomer¹

/ (ˈbluːmə) /

noun

a plant that flowers, esp in a specified waya night bloomer

British Dictionary definitions for bloomer (2 of 3)

bloomer²

/ (ˈbluːmə) /

noun

British informal a stupid mistake; blunder

Word Origin for bloomer

C20: from blooming

British Dictionary definitions for bloomer (3 of 3)

bloomer³

/ (ˈbluːmə) /

noun

British a medium-sized loaf, baked on the sole of the oven, glazed and notched on top

Word Origin for bloomer

C20: of uncertain origin

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	bloomer
释义	bloomer ¹ [ bloo-mer ] / ˈblu mər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR bloomer ON THESAURUS.COM noun an outfit for women, advocated about 1850 by Amelia Jenks Bloomer, consisting of a short skirt, loose trousers gathered and buttoned at the ankle, and often a coat and a wide hat. bloomers, (used with a plural verb) loose trousers gathered at the knee, formerly worn by women as part of a gymnasium, riding, or other sports outfit. women's underpants of similar, but less bulky, design. the trousers of a bloomer outfit. any of various women's garments with full-cut legs gathered at the bottom edge. adjective (of a woman's garment) having full-cut legs gathered at the bottom edge: bloomer shorts. Origin of bloomer ¹ An Americanism dating to 1850–55; named after A.J. Bloomer Words nearby bloomer bloody shirt, blooey, blook, bloom, bloomed, bloomer, bloomers, bloomery, Bloomfield, Bloomfieldian, blooming Definition for bloomer (2 of 4) bloomer² [ bloo-mer ] / ˈblu mər / noun a plant that blooms: a night bloomer. a person who develops skills, abilities, interests, etc., commensurate with his or her capacities: a quiet, methodical child who became a late bloomer. Origin of bloomer ² First recorded in 1720–30; bloom¹ + -er¹ Definition for bloomer (3 of 4) bloomer³ [ bloo-mer ] / ˈblu mər / noun a foolish mistake; blunder. Origin of bloomer ³ First recorded in 1885–90; bloom(ing) (as euphemism for bloody) + -er¹ Definition for bloomer (4 of 4) Bloomer [ bloo-mer ] / ˈblu mər / noun Amelia Jenks [jengks], /dʒɛŋks/, 1818–94, U.S. social reformer and women's-rights leader. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for bloomer "I think he's going to be a bloomer in college" is the first thing Lissa told me about him over the phone before we met. The Great College Road Trip\|Nick Summers\|April 8, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Susan admired their courage, but still could not be persuaded to put on the bloomer. Susan B. Anthony\|Alma Lutz Our clothes were of the bloomer costume, and generally were made of flannel. History of the Donner Party\|C.F. McGlashan "Well, apparently there's been a bloomer of some species somewhere, but this was the room I had last night," said Archie. Indiscretions of Archie\|P. G. Wodehouse Both Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. Bloomer on this occasion wore what is known as the Bloomer costume. The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2)\|Ida Husted Harper Although the bloomer suits worn by the players all were a light tan, their tams and sweater-coats were of various colors. Rilla of the Lighthouse\|Grace May North British Dictionary definitions for bloomer (1 of 3) bloomer¹ / (ˈbluːmə) / noun a plant that flowers, esp in a specified waya night bloomer British Dictionary definitions for bloomer (2 of 3) bloomer² / (ˈbluːmə) / noun British informal a stupid mistake; blunder Word Origin for bloomer C20: from blooming British Dictionary definitions for bloomer (3 of 3) bloomer³ / (ˈbluːmə) / noun British a medium-sized loaf, baked on the sole of the oven, glazed and notched on top Word Origin for bloomer C20: of uncertain origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to bloomer goof, blooper, stumble, muff, fumble, error, boner, bungle, mistake, faux pas
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bloomer

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