bloom Definition
- 1a flower or group of flowers that grow on a plant
- 2a state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor; prime
Using bloom: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bloom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cherry tree is in full bloom.
Example
The roses are starting to bloom.
Example
She was in the bloom of youth.
Example
The athlete was in the bloom of his career.
bloom Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bloom
- blossom
- efflorescence
- flower
- bud
Antonyms for bloom
- decay
- withering
Idioms Using bloom
Example
The daffodils will come into bloom in early spring.
take the bloom off
to detract from the attractiveness or value of something
Example
The high price took the bloom off the new car for him.
in the bloom of life
at the peak of one's physical and mental abilities
Example
The young athlete was in the bloom of life when he won the championship.
Phrases with bloom
in bloom
having flowers that have opened on a plant
Example
The garden is in full bloom.
bloom of youth
the period of youth when one is at the peak of physical attractiveness and vitality
Example
She was in the bloom of youth when she met her husband.
bloom of health
a state of good health and vitality
Example
After recovering from her illness, she was back in the bloom of health.
Origins of bloom
from Old Norse 'blómi', meaning 'flower'
Summary: bloom in Brief
'Bloom' [bluːm] refers to a flower or group of flowers that grow on a plant, as well as a state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor. The term extends into phrases like 'in bloom,' referring to a plant with open flowers, and idioms like 'take the bloom off,' meaning to detract from the attractiveness or value of something.
