Blossom — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈblä-səm/ blos·som

Meaning & Definition of Blossom

Blossom (noun)

  1. the flower of a flowering plant; also, the mass of such flowers on a single plant
  2. the state of bearing flowers
  3. a peak period or stage of development

Blossom (verb)

  1. bloom
  2. to come into one's own, develop
  3. to become evident

Blossom (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "in the full blossom of her career as a writer"

    similar: bloom, 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. the usually showy plant part that produces seeds

    "the marigolds are finally showing blossoms"

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

Blossom (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to produce flowers

    "the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blossom

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blossom:

bloom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days, springtime, blow, burgeon, effloresce, unfold

Related Words for Blossom

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, bud, floret, floweret, bouquet, nosegay, posy, arrangement

Near Antonyms of Blossom

decay, decline, downfall, bottom, nadir, shriveling, wilting, withering, dry up, fade, shrivel, wilt, wither, die, drop, expire, perish

Word Forms of Blossom

Inflections: blossoms, blossomed, blossoming

Derived words: blossomy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Blossom

Middle English blosme, from Old English blōstm; akin to Old English blōwan

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Blossom

What does "Blossom" mean?

"Blossom" means the flower of a flowering plant; also, the mass of such flowers on a single plant. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the flower of a flowering plant; also, the mass of such flowers on a single plant. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Blossom"?

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

What are different ways to say "Blossom"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blossom". Common alternatives include bloom, florescence, floruit, flower, flush, heyday, high noon, prime, salad days and springtime.

How do you use "Blossom" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blossom" in a sentence: "in the full blossom of her career as a writer"; "the marigolds are finally showing blossoms"; "the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Blossom"?

"Blossom" is pronounced /ˈblä-səm/ and divided into syllables as blos·som.

What is the origin of the word "Blossom"?

"Blossom" comes from Middle English blosme, from Old English blōstm; akin to Old English blōwan. First known use: before 12th century.

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

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