bloomer
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1bloom·er
noun \ˈblü-mər\Definition of BLOOMER
1
: a plant that blooms
2
: a person who reaches full competence or maturity <he was a late bloomer as a writer>
3
[blooming] : a stupid blunder
First Known Use of BLOOMER
1727
2bloo·mer
noun \ˈblü-mər\Definition of BLOOMER
1
: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles
2
plural a : full loose trousers gathered at the knee formerly worn by women for athletics b : underpants of similar design worn chiefly by girls and women
Origin of BLOOMER
Amelia Bloomer
First Known Use: 1851
Bloom·er
biographical name \ˈblü-mər\Definition of BLOOMER
Amelia 1818–1894 née Jenks Am. reformer
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up bloomer? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
