English · Word Candidate

blossom

/ˈblɒs.əm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: blossoms · blossoming · blossomed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một bông hoa, đặc biệt là hoa của cây ăn quả

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Noun

Examples

The blossom has come early this year.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The state or season of producing such flowers.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mùa hoặc thời kỳ ra hoa

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Noun

Examples

The orchard is in blossom.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nở hoa hoặc bắt đầu ra hoa

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Verb

Examples

ANd the Loꝛde ſpake vnto Moſes ſayenge: ſpeake vnto the childern of Iſrael and take of them / foꝛ euery pꝛyncypall houſſe a rod / of their pꝛinces ouer the houſſes of their fathers: euen .xij. roddes / and wꝛyte euery mans name apon his rod. […] And his rod whom I choſe / ſhall bloſſome: So I wyll m

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To begin to thrive or flourish.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bắt đầu phát triển mạnh hoặc thịnh vượng

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Verb

Examples

A quiet, studious man, rich in the wisdom that is better than learning, the charity which calls all mankind "brother," the piety that blossoms into character, making it august and lovely.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “blossom” mean?

A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.

Is “blossom” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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