1
a
: the flower of a seed plant
apple blossoms
also
: the mass of such flowers on a single plant
b
: the state of bearing flowers
2
: a peak period or stage of development
blossomed; blossoming; blossoms
Synonyms
Examples of blossom in a Sentence
Noun
Her hair smelled of apple blossoms.
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
Verb
Their friendship blossomed into romance.
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Unseasonably mild weather in late winter convinces your spring-flowering magnolia to open its blossoms too early.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
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Noun
Te Koko introduces itself with aromas of lemon blossoms, white peach, Anjou pear, and a touch of smoke.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Unseasonably mild weather in late winter convinces your spring-flowering magnolia to open its blossoms too early.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blossom. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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blossom
1 of 2 noun
blos·som
ˈbläs-əm 
1
: the flower of a seed plant
apple blossoms
also
: the mass of such flowers on a single plant
a light blossom on the rose bush
3
: a peak period or stage of development
blossom
2 of 2 verb2
: to grow and do well
students who blossom in college
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