Word
blossom
Phoneticsblos·som
US/ˈbɫɑsəm/
UK/blˈɒsəm/
Definitions
01tree flowers
n. a flower on a tree or bush, especially one that will later turn into fruit.
n. a flower, especially one on a fruit tree; often used collectively to describe a mass of such flowers.
“The apple trees are covered in pink blossom this spring.”
“The cherry blossom drifted across the park like snow, coating the pathways in a delicate layer of white petals.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to a mass of flowers on a single tree.
02to produce flowers
v. when a tree or plant produces flowers.
v. to produce or open into flowers; to bloom.
“The cherry trees usually blossom in late March or early April.”
“The orchards began to blossom simultaneously, filling the valley with a heavy, sweet fragrance that attracted bees from miles away.”
Usage
This verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.
03to develop or flourish
v. to grow, improve, or become more successful and confident.
v. to develop or flourish into a state of beauty, health, or prosperity.
“She really blossomed into a confident speaker during her time at university.”
“Their friendship blossomed into a successful business partnership that lasted for over thirty years.”
Usage
Frequently used with the preposition 'into' to describe a transformation.
Real-World Examples
“NASA’s new commercial Mars strategy is starting to blossom.” “Researchers suspect they have so far benefited from rising temperatures, in part because there is less late-frost damage to their blossoms, allowing them to produce more fruit.” Idioms
blossom out — To blossom, to show beauty.
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