Pronunciation: /bluːm/
noun a flower or blossom
A1 The flower is in full bloom.
A2 The cherry blossoms are starting to bloom.
B1 The garden is filled with colorful blooms.
B2 The roses are known for their beautiful blooms.
C1 The bloom of the flowers signifies the arrival of spring.
C2 The bloom of the cherry blossoms attracts many visitors to the park.
verb to produce flowers; to come into full beauty or health
A1 The flowers bloom in the spring.
A2 She watched as the plant began to bloom.
B1 The garden bloomed beautifully after the rain.
B2 The artist's talent really began to bloom in their latest work.
C1 Her career truly began to bloom after she started her own business.
C2 The city's cultural scene continues to bloom with new art galleries and theaters opening.
formal The flowers began to bloom in the springtime, adding color to the garden.
informal I love when all the flowers start blooming, it makes everything look so pretty.
slang That new cafe is really starting to bloom, everyone's talking about it.
figurative Her talent for art really began to bloom after she started taking classes.
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