the flower of a plant.

flowers collectively

the bloom of the cherry tree.

state of having the buds opened

The gardens are all in bloom.

a flourishing, healthy condition; the time or period of greatest beauty, artistry, etc.

the bloom of youth; the bloom of Romanticism.

a glow or flush on the cheek indicative of youth and health

a serious illness that destroyed her bloom.

the glossy, healthy appearance of the coat of an animal.

a moist, lustrous appearance indicating freshness in fish.

redness or a fresh appearance on the surface of meat.

Botany . a whitish powdery deposit or coating, as on the surface of certain fruits and leaves

the bloom of the grape.

any similar surface coating or appearance

the bloom of newly minted coins.

any of certain minerals occurring as powdery coatings on rocks or other minerals.

Also called chill. a clouded or dull area on a varnished or lacquered surface.

Also called algal bloom, water bloom. the sudden development of conspicuous masses of organisms, as algae, on the surface of a body of water.

Television . image spread produced by excessive exposure of highlights in a television image.

to produce or yield blossoms.

to flourish or thrive

a recurrent fad that blooms from time to time.

to be in or achieve a state of healthful beauty and vigor

a sickly child who suddenly bloomed; a small talent that somehow bloomed into major artistry.

to glow with warmth or with a warm color.

to cause to yield blossoms.

to make bloom or cause to flourish

a happiness that blooms the cheek.

to invest with luster or beauty

an industry that blooms one's talents.

to cause a cloudy area on (something shiny); dampen; chill

Their breath bloomed the frosty pane.

Optics . to coat (a lens) with an antireflection material. ?

take the bloom off

to remove the enjoyment or ultimate satisfaction from; dampen the enthusiasm over

The coach's illness took the bloom off the team's victory.

the bloom is off (the rose), the excitement, enjoyment, interest, etc.

has ended or been dampened.

verb

shrink , shrivel , wither

noun

blossom , blossoming , bud , efflorescence , floret , flourishing , flower , floweret , opening , florescence , flush , prime , blush , color , glow , bar , rod , shaft , slab , anthesis , blow , burgeoning , down , fuzz , heyday , maturescence , vigor

verb

bear fruit , be in flower , blossom , blow , bud , burgeon , burst , develop , effloresce , fare well , fructify , germinate , grow , open , prosper , sprout , succeed , tassel out , thrive , wax , flower , blush , flare , floret , flourish , flush , luster