B2 noun Neutral

bloom

/bluːm/

A bloom refers to a flower or a state of flowering, often representing the period when a plant's flowers are fully open. In academic contexts, it can also describe a sudden, rapid growth or accumulation of something, such as microorganisms or specific ecological phenomena.

Beispiele

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The cherry trees are in full bloom this week, attracting many visitors to the park.

The cherry trees are covered in fully opened flowers this week, attracting many visitors to the park.

2

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of exotic blooms from around the world.

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of exotic flowers from around the world.

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Look at that tiny purple bloom hiding under the leaves!

Look at that small purple flower hiding under the leaves!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bloom
Verb
bloom
Adverb
bloomingly
Adjektiv
blooming
Verwandt
blossom
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Bloom' and 'Room'—a flower needs 'room' to 'bloom' and fill the space with its color.

Schnelles Quiz

The sudden ______ of algae in the reservoir caused concern among the environmental scientists.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bloom

Beispiele

1

The cherry trees are in full bloom this week, attracting many visitors to the park.

everyday

The cherry trees are covered in fully opened flowers this week, attracting many visitors to the park.

2

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of exotic blooms from around the world.

formal

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of exotic flowers from around the world.

3

Look at that tiny purple bloom hiding under the leaves!

informal

Look at that small purple flower hiding under the leaves!

4

Nutrient runoff into the lake often triggers a massive algal bloom that depletes oxygen levels.

academic

Nutrient runoff into the lake often triggers a massive rapid growth of algae that depletes oxygen levels.

5

The spring season typically sees a surge in the market value of various floral blooms.

business

The spring season typically sees a surge in the market value of various types of flowers.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bloom
Verb
bloom
Adverb
bloomingly
Adjektiv
blooming
Verwandt
blossom

Häufige Kollokationen

in full bloom at the stage where all flowers are open
algal bloom a rapid increase in the population of algae
spring bloom the flowering of plants during the spring season
desert bloom the rare flowering event in arid regions after rain
late bloom flowering that occurs later than the typical season

Häufige Phrasen

The bloom is off the rose

The initial excitement or freshness of a situation has faded.

Late bloomer

A person whose talents or capabilities are not visible until later than usual.

In bloom

Currently producing flowers.

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bloom vs blossom

Blossom is typically used for flowers on trees that will produce fruit, while bloom is a more general term for any flower.

bloom vs broom

Broom is a tool used for sweeping floors, which sounds similar but has a completely different meaning.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'bloom' when focusing on the beauty or the biological state of flowering plants. In scientific writing, remember that it specifically denotes a population explosion of organisms like algae or phytoplankton.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'bloom' to refer to the entire plant or the green parts; remember it only refers to the flower itself or the state of flowering.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Bloom' and 'Room'—a flower needs 'room' to 'bloom' and fill the space with its color.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English 'blome', which comes from Old Norse 'blóm', meaning flower or leaf.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (e.g., 'many blooms') Often used in the prepositional phrase 'in bloom' Functions as both a noun and a verb without changing form
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, the first blooms of spring (like cherry blossoms or tulips) are celebrated with festivals symbolizing rebirth and hope.

Schnelles Quiz

The sudden ______ of algae in the reservoir caused concern among the environmental scientists.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bloom

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