blossom (/ˈblɒsəm/)
noun · Intermediate · Nature & Environment
🔊 /ˈblɒsəm/
Meaning
Meaning: the flower of a fruit tree or plant
The flower of a tree or plant, especially one that produces fruit. As a verb it means to produce flowers or to develop well.
Examples
🗣 The cherry blossom is beautiful in spring.
Etymology
From Old English ‘blōstm’ (blossom, flower).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for fruit-tree flowers and figuratively for people who flourish.
Tags: plants, flowers