bloom
/bluːm/ IELTSAcademic
verb
If a plant blooms, it produces flowers. It can also mean something is developing well and looking healthy.
- The roses bloom in spring.
- Her business began to bloom.
- The garden blooms after the rain.
noun
A bloom is a flower, or the time when flowers appear. It can also mean a healthy, fresh look.
- The tree was full of white blooms.
- The first bloom appears in April.
- Her skin had a healthy bloom.
Adinary Nuance
Bloom is more specific than grow or develop. Use it for flowers, plants, beauty, or a person, project, or place becoming fresh and lively. It sounds more vivid and positive than simply saying something improved.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- nở hoa
- Spanish
- florecer
- Chinese
- 开花
- Japanese
- 咲く
- Korean
- 피다
Etymology
Bloom comes from Old English bloma, meaning a flower. It has been used in English for many centuries, first for flowers and later for growth and health.
Common phrases
in full bloombloom and growa spring bloombloom with health
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between bloom and blossom?
- Bloom is a general word for flowers appearing or something thriving. Blossom is often used for flowers, especially on trees, and can sound a little more poetic.
- Is bloom formal or informal?
- Bloom is neutral. It works well in everyday English, writing, and academic contexts.
- Can I say a person blooms?
- Yes. It means the person becomes healthier, happier, or more confident.
- Is bloom used as a noun and a verb?
- Yes. As a verb, it means to produce flowers. As a noun, it means a flower or the flowering period.