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bloomer Synonyms
Another word for bloomer
Choosing another word for bloomer depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
(usually in plural, 'bloomers') Loose-fitting women's trousers or knickers gathered at the knee or ankle, historically worn in the nineteenth century as an alternative to heavy skirts or later as undergarments.
Usage Example
"Early suffragettes often wore bloomers when riding bicycles, as the garment allowed much greater freedom of movement."
Strong
knickerbockers
knickers
drawers
pantaloons
• noun (Context 2)
(informal) A foolish, embarrassing, or careless mistake.
Usage Example
"The television presenter made an embarrassing blunder when he mispronounced the guest's name live on air."
Strongest
blunder
blooper
Strong
gaffe
howler
slip-up
faux pas
boner
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bloomer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bloomer