blossom

Definition

  • noun: a flower especially of a fruit tree
  • noun: the flower of a seed plant
  • verb: to produce flowers
  • verb: to come into one's own
  • synonyms: florescence, bloom, blow

Examples

  • Their friendship began to 'blossom' [='bloom', 'flower', 'flourish'] during the summer.

  • The trees have finished 'blossoming'. [='blooming', 'flowering']

  • Their business seemed to 'blossom' [='take off'] overnight.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) definitely in de-Nile." I don't get it. Now, come along. Unhand her! What's the matter, my sweet little desert blossom? Are these barbarians bothering you? As a matter of fact, they are. Bow, barbarians. As you wish, Your Highness. (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman