The apple trees and cherry trees that he had planted were in blossom.
Marsden, Philip The Crossing-Place (1993)
The "hundred flowers " had blossomed for little more than one season.
Grenville, J. A. S. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)
The apple blossoms were out and the world was fresh and young.
LM Montgomery Anne of Green Gables (1872)
Cherry blossoms is just coming out and you tell me about your favourite snowdrops.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Trees in blossom are just plain pretty.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In spring its fruit trees blossomed against the weathered red brick of the asylum walls.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Eclipse is the work of an artist who has blossomed into full maturity.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And their friendship blossomed into something more.
The Sun (2008)
He looks out of his window and sees some apple blossom.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This week did you smile at a sudden host of golden daffodils or an unexpected blossom tree?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We just planted a blossom tree.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
If you give them a safe setting, they will blossom over time.
Christianity Today (2000)
Those listed here give good autumn colour, winter bark or early spring blossom.
Bloom, Adrian Winter Garden Glory (1993)
Would you run tests on the cherry blossom of Japan?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
If you do really like one another, it could blossom in time.
The Sun (2014)
Everything grew at a huge pace - you could practically hear the fruit and blossom trees growing.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The pair's blossoming relationship fuelled months of speculation during their time on the show.
The Sun (2009)
But it's blossomed into something much more recently.
The Sun (2010)
Since then her stage work has blossomed to the point where 2013 is looking like onecareer highlight after another.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The wisteria that grows over the façade may not be in full blossom, but the house is proving a draw.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But to quote the great lady - first you'll have to find your peach blossoms.
The Sun (2014)
Plant this hardy shrub in full sun or dappled shade and enjoy the early spring blossom from March to May.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Word lists with
blossom
parts of plants
In other languages
blossom
British English: blossom /ˈblɒsəm/ NOUN
Blossom is the flowers that appear on a tree before the fruit.
...cherry blossom.
American English: blossom
Arabic: زَهْرَة
Brazilian Portuguese: flor de árvore
Chinese: 开花
Croatian: cvat
Czech: květ stromů, keřů
Danish: blomstring
Dutch: bloesem
European Spanish: flor
Finnish: kukinto
French: fleur
German: Blüte
Greek: μπουμπούκι
Italian: fioritura
Japanese: 花
Korean: 꽃
Norwegian: blomst
Polish: kwiecie
European Portuguese: flor de árvore
Romanian: floare
Russian: цветок
Latin American Spanish: flor
Swedish: blomma
Thai: ดอกไม้
Turkish: tomurcuk
Ukrainian: цвіт
Vietnamese: hoa
British English: blossom /ˈblɒsəm/ VERB
develop If someone or something blossoms, they develop good, attractive, or successful qualities.
Some people take longer than others to blossom.
American English: blossom
Arabic: يُزْهِرُ
Brazilian Portuguese: desabrochar
Chinese: 开花
Croatian: cvjetati
Czech: kvést
Danish: blomstre
Dutch: ontbloeien
European Spanish: florecer
Finnish: kukkia
French: fleurir
German: aufblühen
Greek: ανθίζω
Italian: fiorire
Japanese: 花が咲く
Korean: 꽃이 피다
Norwegian: blomstre
Polish: rozkwitnąć
European Portuguese: desabrochar
Romanian: a înflori
Russian: преуспевать
Latin American Spanish: florecer
Swedish: blomma
Thai: พัฒนา เติบโต
Turkish: çiçek açmak
Ukrainian: цвісти
Vietnamese: ra hoa
British English: blossom VERB
tree When a tree blossoms, it produces blossom.
Rain begins to fall and peach trees blossom.
American English: blossom
Brazilian Portuguese: desabrochar
Chinese: 开花
European Spanish: florecer
French: fleurir
German: blühen
Italian: essere in fiore
Japanese: 花を咲かせる
Korean: 꽃을 피우다
European Portuguese: desabrochar
Latin American Spanish: florecer
All related terms of 'blossom'
may blossom
the blossom of the may tree or hawthorn
apple blossom
the blossom of an apple tree
peach blossom
the flower on a peach tree which blossoms into a peach
cherry blossom
the blossom of any of various spring-blooming cherries , prized for their beauty
orange blossom
The flowers of the orange tree are called orange blossom . Orange blossom is white and is traditionally associated with weddings in Europe and America .
spring blossom
Blossom is the flowers that appear on a tree before the fruit.
Chinese translation of 'blossom'
blossom
(ˈblɔsəm)
n(c/u)
花 (huā) (朵, duǒ)
vi
开(開)花 (kāihuā)
to blossom (into sth) (fig) 成长(長)为(為) ... (chéngzhǎng wéi ... )
(noun)
Definition
the flower or flowers of a plant, esp. producing edible fruit
the blossoms of plants, shrubs and trees
Synonyms
flower
Each individual flower is tiny.
bloom
Harry carefully plucked the bloom.
bud
efflorescence
floret
1 (verb)
Why do some people take longer than others to blossom?
Synonyms
develop
Children develop at different rates.
bloom
Our relationship didn't bloom into a close friendship.
grow
The station had roses growing at each end of the platform.
mature
young people who have not yet matured
2 (verb)
Definition
to come to a promising stage
His musical career blossomed.
Synonyms
succeed
the skills and qualities needed to succeed
progress
He came round to see how our work was progressing.
thrive
Today his company continues to thrive.
flourish
The plant is flourishing particularly well.
prosper
The high street banks continue to prosper.
3 (verb)
Definition
(of plants) to flower
Rain begins to fall and peach trees blossom.
Synonyms
flower
Their relationship flowered.
bloom
This plant blooms between May and June.
bud
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bloom
Definition
a blossom on a flowering plant
Harry carefully plucked the bloom.
Synonyms
flower,
bud,
blossom
in the sense of bloom
Our relationship didn't bloom into a close friendship.