bloom
//bluːm//
Noun
bloomSingular
bloomsPlural
1
A flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty.
The garden was full of colorful blooms.
2
The state or period of flowering.
The cherry trees are in full bloom this week.
3
A healthy, fresh, or flourishing condition; the peak of beauty or vigor.
She was in the bloom of youth, full of energy and optimism.
4
A powdery coating on certain fruits or leaves.
The bloom on these grapes shows they are fresh.
Verb
bloomInfinitive
bloomPresent tense
bloomedPast tense
bloomedPast participle
bloomingPresent participle
bloomsThird-person singular
1
To produce flowers; to blossom.
The roses in our garden bloom every spring.
2
To flourish or thrive; to reach a state of full development or beauty.
Her talent began to bloom after years of practice.