bloom
UK: bluːm | US: bluːm
n. 1. The flower of a plant.
n. 2. A state or period of flourishing, freshness, or vigor.
v. 1. To produce flowers; to flourish or thrive.
The word "bloom" traces back to Old Norse blóm, meaning "flower" or "blossom." It entered Middle English as blome, retaining its botanical sense. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to describe periods of peak vitality or beauty (e.g., "the bloom of youth"). Unlike many English words, "bloom" is monomorphic—its structure cannot be further divided into smaller meaningful units without altering the original spelling.
The roses are in full bloom this spring.
Her artistic talent began to bloom after years of practice.
The orchard’s apple trees bloom in April.
His career reached its bloom in the 1990s.
The desert blooms briefly after rare rains.