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bloom

The correct spelling is bloom.

How to pronounce bloom

/bluːm/
noun

IPA: /bluːm/

Say it like: Bloo-m

The correct spelling is bloom. A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud. For example: "The cherry trees are in bloom."

Usage Examples

The cherry trees are in bloom.

the bloom of youth

the rose-red cobalt bloom

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud.
  2. 2.Flowers, collectively.
  3. 3.The opening of flowers in general; the state of blossoming or of having the flowers open.
  4. 4.A state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor; an opening to higher perfection, analogous to that of buds into blossoms.
  5. 5.Rosy colour; the flush or glow on a person's cheek.

verb

  1. 1.To cause to blossom; to make flourish.
  2. 2.To bestow a bloom upon; to make blooming or radiant.
  3. 3.Of a plant, to produce blooms; to open its blooms.
  4. 4.Of a person, business, etc, to flourish; to be in a state of healthful, growing youth and vigour; to show beauty and freshness.
  5. 5.(Cooking) To bring out the flavor of a spice by cooking it in oil.

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