Meaning of 'bloom'

noun

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Synonyms: flush

verb

to produce or yield flowers

Example: "The cherry tree bloomed."

Synonyms: blossom flower

noun

a powdery deposit on a surface

Synonyms: efflorescence

noun

reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

Synonyms: flower

noun

the organic process of bearing flowers

Example: "you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed"

Synonyms: blooming

noun

a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health

Synonyms: blush

noun

the best time of youth

Synonyms: bloom of youth salad days