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Definition of blossom

blossom

/ˈblɒs.əm/
blos · som
Plural:blossoms
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Adjective:blossomy
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Past Simple:blossomed
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Past Participle:blossomed
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Present Participle:blossoming
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blossom Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush, especially one that produces an edible fruit.

Example

"In early spring, the cherry trees are covered in delicate pink blossom."

2

A state or period of flowering, peak development, or promising growth.

Example

"The young composer was in the full blossom of her creative powers."

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• verb

1

To produce flowers or masses of flowers (of a tree or bush).

Example

"The apple orchard begins to blossom in late April."

2

To mature, develop, or flourish in a promising, healthy, or successful way.

Example

"Their casual acquaintance gradually blossomed into a lifelong friendship."

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• Rhymes for blossom

• Nearby Words

blooming
bloop
blooper
blossom
blossomy
blot
blotch

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'blōstm' or 'blōstma', of West Germanic origin and related to the verb 'blow' in the sense of flowering, as well as to the Latin 'flōs' (flower).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blossom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blossom
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