Synonyms for

Blossom

Verb / ˈblɑ:sʌm / Another word for blossom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a flower or a mass of flowers on a tree or bush

Synonyms & similar words

blossomout heyday unfold bloom flower flush peak efflorescence blossomforth prime flower bloom bud blossoming efflorescence florescence floweret inflorescence posy sprout vegetate grow develop mature flourish thrive open unfold widen

Synonyms by register

Formal

flourish develop mature thrive

Informal

bloom open up come out

Literary

effloresce unfurl flower

Antonyms

wither fade decline shrink diminish decay

Common collocations

  • cherry blossom
  • apple blossom
  • blossom into
  • blossom out
  • blossom forth
  • blossom and fade
  • spring blossom

Word family

noun blossom
verb blossom

Usage note

Primarily used for flowers, but can be used metaphorically for development or the peak of something. Avoid using for general growth unless a poetic or metaphorical context is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The apple tree is covered in pink and white blossoms.
  2. The cherry blossom festival is a popular event in Japan.
  3. The flowers began to blossom in the warm spring weather.
  4. The rose bush is starting to blossom.
  5. The fruit trees will blossom in the springtime.

Quotes

  • All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
  • Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.
  • The earth laughs in flowers.

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