Synonyms for
Blossoms
Definition
Blossoms are the flowers that appear on a tree before they turn into fruit.
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Common collocations
- cherry blossoms
- apple blossoms
- blossoms into
- blossoms beautifully
- spring blossoms
- blossoms and fruits
- blossoms open
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Usage note
While 'blossoms' primarily refers to the flowering of a plant, it can also be used metaphorically to describe the development or flourishing of something.
Example sentences
- The cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. are famous and attract many tourists every year.
- The peach tree in my backyard has white blossoms that smell so good.
- The florist made a beautiful bouquet of pink and purple blossoms for my mom's birthday.
- The honeybees love to collect nectar from the blossoms on the apple tree.
- I like to draw pictures of trees with lots of blossoms in the spring.
Quotes
Spring is the time of year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade. - Charles Dickens
The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful. - e.e. cummings
Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. - Ralph Waldo Emerson