bloomer

1 of 2

noun (1)

bloom·​er ˈblü-mər How to pronounce bloomer (audio)
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

bloomer

2 of 2

noun (2)

bloo·​mer ˈblü-mər How to pronounce bloomer (audio)
1
: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles
2
bloomers ˈblü-mərz How to pronounce bloomer (audio) 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

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Noun
Garden verbenas are bred to be prolific bloomers, putting on a profusion of flowers from late spring to fall in a range of colors. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025 These gorgeous bloomers benefit from dividing every three to five years. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025 In more recent years, fleeting trends and other fashion antics sometimes sidetracked Armani, especially on the runway, where aviator hats or tricky pants — from bloomers to loose, low-crotch styles — won him barbs from critics. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 Notably, her best-selling styles are cut shorter than the traditional drop-waist, knee-length bloomers, offering a modern twist on a vintage classic. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bloomer

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Amelia Bloomer

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bloomer was in 1727

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“Bloomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloomer. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

Biographical Definition

Bloomer

biographical name

Bloom·​er ˈblü-mər How to pronounce Bloomer (audio)
Amelia 1818–1894 née Jenks American reformer

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