blossom

5 definitions • 9 examples

When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten:

The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.

When people blossom, they become more attractive, successful, or confident, and when good feelings or relationships blossom, they develop and become stronger:

She has really blossomed recently.

blossom into They are all blossoming into attractive, confident adults.

Sean and Sarah's friendship blossomed into love.

a small flower, or the small flowers on a tree or plant:

apple/cherry blossom

(of a tree or plant) to produce flowers that develop into fruit:

The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.

fig. She has really blossomed recently (= become more confident and successful).

a flower, or all the flowers on a tree or plant:

[ C ] The tree was covered with white blossoms.

[ U ] The scent of apple blossom filled the air.