English · Nature & Environment
blossom
/ˈblɒsəm/
[/ˈblɒsəm/]
the flower of a fruit tree or plant
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The flower of a tree or plant, especially one that produces fruit. As a verb it means to produce flowers or to develop well.
Example
The cherry blossom is beautiful in spring.
The cherry blossom is beautiful in spring.
Etymology
From Old English 'blōstm' (blossom, flower).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for fruit-tree flowers and figuratively for people who flourish.