Bloom — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈblüm/

Meaning & Definition of Bloom

Bloom (noun)

  1. a mass of wrought iron from the forge or puddling furnace
  2. a bar of iron or steel hammered or rolled from an ingot
  3. blossom, flower
  4. the flowering state
  5. a period of flowering

Bloom (verb)

  1. to produce or yield flowers
  2. to support abundant plant life
  3. to mature into achievement of one's potential

Bloom (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

    "a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth"

    similar: blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime
    related: autumn, Indian summer, blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering, acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, glory, grandeur, splendor, belle epoque, golden age, silver age, comeback, recovery, revival
    near: decay, decline, downfall, bottom, nadir, shriveling, wilting, withering

  2. a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)

    "after a snowball fight, she came inside with a bloom on her cheeks"

    similar: blush, color, flush
    related: brightness, brilliance, glow, pinkness, reddishness, redness, rosiness, ruddiness, sanguineness
    near: paleness, pallidness, pallor, pastiness, wanness, whiteness, greenishness, greenness, sallowness

  3. the usually showy plant part that produces seeds

    "the rosebush produces blooms only in midsummer"

    similar: blossom, flower
    related: bud, floret, floweret, bouquet, nosegay, posy, arrangement, boutonniere, corsage, garland, lei, spray, wreath

Bloom (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to produce flowers

    "forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring"

    similar: blossom, blow, burgeon, effloresce, flower, unfold
    related: leaf, leave, bud, open
    near: dry up, fade, shrivel, wilt, wither, die, drop, expire, perish

  2. to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)

    "she arrived at the house, blooming from her vigorous walk"

    similar: blush, color, crimson, flush, glow, redden, turn color
    related: incarnadine, rouge, ruddle, abash, chagrin, discomfit, disconcert, embarrass, faze, humiliate, mortify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bloom

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bloom:

blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime, blush, color, blow, burgeon, effloresce, unfold, crimson, glow, redden, turn color

Related Words for Bloom

autumn, Indian summer, blooming, blossoming, efflorescence, flowering, acme, apex, climax, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith, glory, grandeur, splendor, belle epoque, golden age, silver age, comeback, recovery, revival, brightness, brilliance, pinkness, reddishness, redness, rosiness, ruddiness

Near Antonyms of Bloom

decay, decline, downfall, bottom, nadir, shriveling, wilting, withering, paleness, pallidness, pallor, pastiness, wanness, whiteness, greenishness, greenness, sallowness, dry up, fade, shrivel, wilt, wither, die, drop, expire, perish

Word Forms of Bloom

Inflections: blooms, bloomed, blooming

Origin & Etymology of Bloom

Middle English blome lump of metal, from Old English blōma

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Bloom

water bloom, come in/into bloom, in bloom

Frequently Asked Questions about Bloom

What does "Bloom" mean?

"Bloom" means a mass of wrought iron from the forge or puddling furnace. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a mass of wrought iron from the forge or puddling furnace. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bloom"?

Other words for "Bloom" include blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon and prime. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bloom" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bloom"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bloom". Common alternatives include blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days and springtime.

How do you use "Bloom" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bloom" in a sentence: "a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth"; "after a snowball fight, she came inside with a bloom on her cheeks"; "the rosebush produces blooms only in midsummer".

Is "Bloom" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bloom" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bloom"?

"Bloom" is pronounced /ˈblüm/.

What is the origin of the word "Bloom"?

"Bloom" comes from Middle English blome lump of metal, from Old English blōma. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Bloom" meaning "a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement"?

When "Bloom" (noun) means a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement, synonyms include blossom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush and heyday.