Definition of blossom
1a : the flower of a seed plant apple blossoms; also : the mass of such flowers on a single plantb : the state of bearing flowers
2 : a peak period or stage of development
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Examples of blossom in a Sentence
Her hair smelled of apple blossoms.
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
Recent Examples of blossom from the Web
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Text the cherry blossom emoji , for instance, and you will be treated to a 2007 photograph by the Japanese artist HiroyoKaneko, which shows a group of people lounging under a cherry blossom tree.
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The funnier and ultimately endearing bond blossoms between Nanjiani and his comatose girlfriend’s blunt-speaking dad, Terry, played by Ray Romano, the co-creator and star of, among other things, Everybody Loves Raymond.
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Necklace and earrings: JHN turquoise squash blossom set, $2,500, The Gypsy Wagon.
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The farm also has a greenhouse, a new beehive to harvest honey and a sunflower garden where the blossoms are placed in patients’ rooms.
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This year’s crop included flowers — both a swirling garland of red roses and a single, sumptuous pink blossom — feathers, and even a bull’s-eye target.
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The mottled and striped blossoms come in a wide variety of colors on the same plant.
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Nosegays can be designed like a larger bouquet with multiple blossoms, or can simply be a clutch of one type of flower–
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The complex flavor blossoms into a stew of raw cocoa, spiced vanilla, acorns, figs and spectacular flashes of peat.
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Origin and Etymology of blossom
Middle English blosme, from Old English blōstm; akin to Old English blōwan
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Definition of blossom
Examples of blossom in a Sentence
Their friendship blossomed into romance.
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
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Carmella had another good outing on the mic and is blossoming in the storyline around her Money in the Bank victory.
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Sounds like a blossoming flower that grows at the base of a gorgeous waterfall, doesn’t it?
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There’s even a chance the Knicks actually improve in the next few years as Porzingis continues to blossom, Anthony’s contract expires, and this year’s draft pick, French point guard Frank Ntilikina, shows promise.
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Evidence is growing that former Fox News stars haven't quite blossomed in a post-Ailes world.
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Americans’ modern obsession with this buttery fruit has blossomed to such prolific heights today that the entire continent is currently experiencing a shortage of them.
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Maybe Dunn shows that Butler isn't the only rookie to struggle under Thibodeau before blossoming.
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Shy and awkward, Shrem blossomed upon discovering a knack for computers.
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Jerry, 75, started farming in 1973, and what started as a lifestyle inherited from his father blossomed into a long-lasting family operation.
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First Known Use of blossom
before 12th century
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BLOSSOM Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of blossom for English Language Learners
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: a flower especially of a fruit tree
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Definition of blossom for English Language Learners
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: to produce flowers
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: to change, grow, and develop fully
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