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Blossom
01
a flower or a lot of flowers, particularly on a bush or a fruit tree
Examples
The cherry tree was covered in delicate pink blossoms, creating a stunning display in the garden.
In spring, the apple orchard is filled with fragrant white blossoms, attracting bees and other pollinators.
02
a period of peak prosperity or productivity
Examples
The company reached its blossom in the 1990s.
Her career was in full blossom after publishing the breakthrough novel.
to blossom
01
(of a plant) to bear flowers, especially flowers that are not fully open
Intransitive
Examples
The cherry trees in the park blossomed with delicate pink flowers in the spring.
After a rainy season, the desert blooms with a variety of wildflowers, each one blossoming in its own time.
02
to start to be healthier, more successful, or confident
Intransitive
Examples
Over the summer, she began to blossom into a confident and articulate young woman.
His small business started to blossom after he implemented new marketing strategies.
