—blossom /ˈblɒs.əm/ aep /ˈblɑː.səm/
noun [C or U]
► F0 a small flower, or the small flowers on a tree or plant: » apple/cherry blossomThesaurus+: ↑Flowers - general words , ↑Flowers and flowering plantsverb [I] ↑Verb Endings for blossom
F0 When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten:
» The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.Thesaurus+: ↑Flowers - general words , ↑Flowers and flowering plantsF0 When people blossom, they become more attractive, successful, or confident, and when good feelings or relationships blossom, they develop and become stronger:
» She has really blossomed recently.» She is suddenly blossoming into a very attractive woman.» Sean and Sarah's friendship blossomed into love.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming better , ↑Making things better , ↑Making progress and advancing