Blossoms — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈblä-səm/ blos·som

Meaning & Definition of Blossoms

Blossoms (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

Blossoms (verb)

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

Blossoms (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: blooms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, high noons, primes, salad days, springtimes
    related: autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, acmes, apexes, climaxes, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals
    near: decays, declines, downfalls, bottoms, nadirs

  2. the usually showy plant part that produces seeds

    "the marigolds are finally showing blossoms"

    similar: blooms, flowers
    related: buds, florets, flowerets, bouquets, nosegays, posies, arrangements, boutonnieres, corsages, garlands, leis, sprays, wreaths

Blossoms (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to produce flowers

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

    similar: blooms, blows, burgeons, effloresces, flowers, unfolds
    related: leafs, leaves, buds, opens
    near: dries up, fades, shrivels, wilts, withers, dies, drops, expires, perishes

Related Entry: Blossom (noun)

Blossom is a different word from Blossoms. The synonyms below are for blossom, not for blossoms.

  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

Related Entry: Blossom (verb)

Blossom is a different word from Blossoms. The synonyms below are for blossom, not for blossoms.

  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 Blossoms

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blossoms:

blooms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, high noons, primes, salad days, springtimes, blows, burgeons, effloresces, unfolds

Related Words for Blossoms

autumns, Indian summers, efflorescences, flowerings, acmes, apexes, climaxes, meridians, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths, glories, grandeurs, splendors, belle epoques, golden ages, silver ages, comebacks, recoveries, revivals, buds, florets, flowerets, bouquets, nosegays, posies, arrangements, boutonnieres, corsages

Near Antonyms of Blossoms

decays, declines, downfalls, bottoms, nadirs, dries up, fades, shrivels, wilts, withers, dies, drops, expires, perishes

Word Forms of Blossoms

Inflections: blossomed, blossoming

Derived words: blossomy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Blossoms

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

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Blossoms

What does "Blossoms" mean?

"Blossoms" 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 "Blossoms"?

Other words for "Blossoms" include blooms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, high noons and primes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blossoms" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blossoms"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blossoms". Common alternatives include blooms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes, heydays, high noons, primes, salad days and springtimes.

How do you use "Blossoms" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blossoms" 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 "Blossoms" a noun, verb, or adjective?

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

How do you pronounce "Blossoms"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Blossoms"?

"Blossoms" 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 "Blossoms" meaning "a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement"?

When "Blossoms" (noun) means a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement, synonyms include blooms, florescences, floruits, flowers, flushes and heydays.