Definition of "blossom" in English

noun

1. A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.

   • The blossom has come early this year.

2. The state or season of producing such flowers.

   • The orchard is in blossom.

3. (figurative) A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.

4. The colour of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs.

verb

1. (intransitive) To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.

2. (intransitive) To begin to thrive or flourish.