flowering

American  

[flou-er-ing] / ˈflaʊ ər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. bearing flowers.

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flowering British  

/ ˈflaʊərɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of certain species of plants) capable of producing conspicuous flowers

   a flowering ash

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Other Word Forms

• nonflowering adjective
• preflowering adjective
• unflowering adjective

Etymology

Origin of flowering

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at flower, -ing ²

Example Sentences

The already dynamic Gulf states would benefit from stability, a fresh injection of capital to the region, and a flowering of Persian creativity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The work is designed to help the hedgerows flourish by encouraging flowering and fruit as well as providing food and shelter for wildlife.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The researchers found evidence that certain sequences originated before flowering plants diverged from their non-flowering ancestors more than 400 million years ago.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Chuparosa and brittlebush are flowering along the grade and in canyons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Lemon and orange trees have been planted in large clay pots on each corner, and flowering bushes perfume the air.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar