blossom
noun
the flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
blossoms
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pluralof blossom.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof blossom (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
blossomnounthe flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
Example Sentences
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"Cherry blossoms there are in flower now with the main spectacular rhododendron display to follow."
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
Even Troy, who treats Josh well, will complain about soggy squash blossoms from the club kitchen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
"We observed the cherry blossoms in full bloom on March 30," Kyoto Local Meteorological Office said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
It was spring, and I kept telling myself I would drive down to Washington one weekend to see the cherry blossoms.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2026
Dicey looked around at them, gathered together there in the fairground, their hands held high, their friendly wishes for good luck floating around the car still, like cherry blossoms blowing down to the ground.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
