blossom
/ˈblɒ.səm/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈblɒ.səm/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈblɑ.səm/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; a mass of such flowers.
“The blossom has come early this year.”
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Meaning 2 · noun
The state or season of producing such flowers.
“The orchard is in blossom.”
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Meaning 3 · noun
A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.
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Meaning 4 · noun
The colour of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs.
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Meaning 5 · verb
To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.
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Meaning 6 · verb
To begin to thrive or flourish.
How this word is used
- Everyday “The blossom has come early this year.”
- General “The orchard is in blossom.”
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