1
a
: the flower of a seed plant
apple blossoms
also
: the mass of such flowers on a single plant
b
: the state of bearing flowers
2
: a peak period or stage of development
blossomed; blossoming; blossoms
Synonyms
Examples of blossom in a Sentence
Noun
Her hair smelled of apple blossoms.
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
Verb
Their friendship blossomed into romance.
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessica Hornik, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
Posing in front of a cherry blossom tree and flower garden, Paul leaned down to kiss Agdal in one photo while the two looked lovingly at one another for a second shot.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The course is home to more than 30 varieties of the blossom, which flower from March through mid-April—just in time for the event.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The Cape Floral Region is home to 20 percent of the continent’s vegetation, and the majority of what blossoms there is native to the region.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
As his affection for the countess blossoms, we’re treated to a more complicated, well-rounded vision of the agent, which makes sense given that the relationship was possibly inspired by Ian Fleming’s real-life tragic romance during WWII.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Cherry blossom performances at the Tidal Basin The National Cherry Blossom Festival officially runs through April 14, but the free daily musical performances at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area are wrapping up this weekend.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Choose highly-fragrant blossoms to stimulate the senses when light is at a minimum.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Native to Japan, the cherry blossom trees that draw crowds to the Washington, D.C.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
What started with an underground network of sometimes questionable products has blossomed into much more!
—Medterra, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Flowers are blooming and new beginnings are blossoming, inspiring everyone to get out and explore the world around them.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
While Austin envisions a blossoming future for the park, the site's history runs vast and deep.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
Liam Neeson celebrates Natasha Richardson's 30th birthday The pair's budding romance blossomed while Neeson was filming Schindler's List in Poland following the play's run, a role which would earn him his first Oscar nomination.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
What started as a serendipitous discovery blossomed into a decade-long journey of refinement and dedication to the cause.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
From an individual perspective, Adebayo’s blossoming three-point game continued.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
The already severe crisis was allowed to blossom into one of the worst corporate public relations catastrophes in recent memory.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Noun
This morning spring snow came to rest on the white blossoms
of the pin cherry.
—Jessica Hornik, National Review, 18 Apr. 2024
Posing in front of a cherry blossom tree and flower garden, Paul leaned down to kiss Agdal in one photo while the two looked lovingly at one another for a second shot.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
The course is home to more than 30 varieties of the blossom, which flower from March through mid-April—just in time for the event.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
The Cape Floral Region is home to 20 percent of the continent’s vegetation, and the majority of what blossoms there is native to the region.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
As his affection for the countess blossoms, we’re treated to a more complicated, well-rounded vision of the agent, which makes sense given that the relationship was possibly inspired by Ian Fleming’s real-life tragic romance during WWII.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
Cherry blossom performances at the Tidal Basin The National Cherry Blossom Festival officially runs through April 14, but the free daily musical performances at the Tidal Basin Welcome Area are wrapping up this weekend.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Choose highly-fragrant blossoms to stimulate the senses when light is at a minimum.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Native to Japan, the cherry blossom trees that draw crowds to the Washington, D.C.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
These factors lead plants to blossom sooner and longer.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
What started with an underground network of sometimes questionable products has blossomed into much more!
—Medterra, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Flowers are blooming and new beginnings are blossoming, inspiring everyone to get out and explore the world around them.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
While Austin envisions a blossoming future for the park, the site's history runs vast and deep.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
Liam Neeson celebrates Natasha Richardson's 30th birthday The pair's budding romance blossomed while Neeson was filming Schindler's List in Poland following the play's run, a role which would earn him his first Oscar nomination.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
What started as a serendipitous discovery blossomed into a decade-long journey of refinement and dedication to the cause.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
From an individual perspective, Adebayo’s blossoming three-point game continued.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
The already severe crisis was allowed to blossom into one of the worst corporate public relations catastrophes in recent memory.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
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blossom
1 of 2 noun
blos·som
ˈbläs-əm 
1
: the flower of a seed plant
apple blossoms
also
: the mass of such flowers on a single plant
a light blossom on the rose bush
3
: a peak period or stage of development
blossom
2 of 2 verb2
: to grow and do well
students who blossom in college
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