nounπShareA blossom; the flower of a plant; an expanded bud."The cherry tree in the park is full of beautiful blooms. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFlowers, collectively."The garden's vibrant bloom was a beautiful sight. "plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe opening of flowers in general; the state of blossoming or of having the flowers open."The cherry trees are in bloom."natureplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor; an opening to higher perfection, analogous to that of buds into blossoms."the bloom of youth"naturebiologytimeconditionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRosy colour; the flush or glow on a person's cheek."A faint bloom of pink colored Emily's cheeks as she nervously waited for her presentation. "appearancebodycolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves, as on grapes, plums, etc."The plums had a fine bloom of white powder on their skins. "fruitplantappearancebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything giving an appearance of attractive freshness."The new student's enthusiasm was a bloom of energy in the classroom. "appearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe clouded appearance which varnish sometimes takes upon the surface of a picture."The varnish on the old painting had a noticeable bloom, making the details hard to see. "appearanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA yellowish deposit or powdery coating which appears on well-tanned leather."The old leather briefcase had a beautiful, light yellow bloom on its surface. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bright-hued variety of some minerals."the rose-red cobalt bloom"mineralgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA white area of cocoa butter that forms on the surface of chocolate when warmed and cooled."A thin bloom of cocoa butter formed on the surface of the chocolate bar after it sat in the sun. "foodappearancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn undesirable halo effect that may occur when a very bright region is displayed next to a very dark region of the screen."The bloom on the computer screen made the dark text in the email difficult to read. "technologyelectronicscomputingtechnicalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to blossom; to make flourish."The new gardening club's efforts helped the neglected roses bloom again. "plantnaturebiologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bestow a bloom upon; to make blooming or radiant."The new teacher's enthusiasm bloomed her students' interest in history. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a plant, to produce blooms; to open its blooms."The rose bush bloomed beautifully in the spring. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a person, business, etc, to flourish; to be in a state of healthful, growing youth and vigour; to show beauty and freshness."The young entrepreneur's business bloomed after she implemented a new marketing strategy. "ageappearancebiologybusinesspersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Cooking) To bring out the flavor of a spice by cooking it in oil."To bring out the smoky flavor of the paprika, the chef bloomed it in olive oil before adding it to the stew. "foodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spongy mass of metal formed in a furnace by the smelting process."The blacksmith carefully examined the bloom of iron, checking its quality before shaping it into a new horseshoe. "materialsubstanceprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
