flowering
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: flowerings
Sense 1
The period of time during which a plant is in flower.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The period of time during which someone or something is at its peak.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Of a plant, that produces flowers.
Adjective
Examples
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
aflower, in bloom
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flowering” mean?
The period of time during which a plant is in flower.
Is “flowering” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.