Word
bloom
Phoneticsbloom
US/ˈbɫum/
UK/blˈuːm/
Definitions
01flowers or surface coating
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the opening of flowers on a plant, or the powdery white coating that forms on chocolate or fruit.
n. the state or period of flowering, or a delicate powdery coating on the surface of certain fruits or chocolate.
日本語:花、開花※
“The cherry blossoms are in full bloom this spring.”
“A thin white bloom appeared on the surface of the tempered chocolate.”
02degassing coffee
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
n. the rapid release of carbon dioxide gases that occurs when hot water first touches freshly roasted ground coffee.
n. the initial wetting phase in coffee brewing where hot water liberates trapped carbon dioxide from grounds to facilitate even extraction.
“Watch for the bloom when you pour the first thirty milliliters of hot water over the coffee.”
“Freshly roasted specialty beans produce a dramatic bloom, bubbling vigorously as trapped gases escape from the grounds.”
Real-World Examples
“Those ideas bloomed into a full album, Lost in Another World.” “The bloom is a crucial step in the filter coffee brewing process.” “To bloom your coffee is to pour a small, initial stream of hot water on it, just enough to saturate the brew bed, and then wait briefly before adding more water.” “Then I put it in a dark corner of a warm closet and waited for it to bloom.” Etymology
English and Jewish surname converged from several origins: * Middle English blom (“ingot”), from Old English blōma (“lump of iron”) * Swedish Blom * Dutch Bloem, see bloem (“flower”) * Spelling variant of Blum
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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