blossom
noun
the flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
Example Sentences
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Fears that biopiracy might take a chunk out of the blossoming market, meanwhile, have prompted the government to announce a ban on the export of the raw form of the yam.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
From a lifeless strip of grass to a blossoming garden, Annadale Community Centre's grounds have received a glow up over the past year, becoming a "hidden gem" for all to enjoy.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Hunter Bell is blossoming later in her career.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
“It was important to me because I feel that if there is an indifference toward a child’s development and an indifference toward a child’s blossoming, it’s a tragedy,” Kingsley says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“The goldenrod be blossoming soon. We’ll use the blossoms fresh, not dried, for brightest yellow. And the blossoms boil only a short time, not as long as the shoots.”
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
