1
: a plant that blooms
2
: a person who reaches full competence or maturity
he was a late bloomer as a writer
3
[blooming]
: a stupid blunder
1
: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles
2
bloomers
ˈblü-mərz 
plural
plural
a
: full loose trousers gathered at the knee formerly worn by women for athletics
b
: underpants of similar design worn chiefly by girls and women
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Early bloomers like the popular Texas state flower, the bluebonnet, and the Texas paintbrush may not be as plentiful.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Some azaleas are repeat bloomers, adding splashes of color later in the growing season, and the leaves of some, especially deciduous azaleas, display beautiful fall colors.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Add quick color and texture to the landscape while building long-lasting structure with these gorgeous bloomers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Its quick growth rate can squelch out nearby bloomers in a flash.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Early bloomers like the popular Texas state flower, the bluebonnet, and the Texas paintbrush may not be as plentiful.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Some azaleas are repeat bloomers, adding splashes of color later in the growing season, and the leaves of some, especially deciduous azaleas, display beautiful fall colors.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Add quick color and texture to the landscape while building long-lasting structure with these gorgeous bloomers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for bloomer
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“Bloomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloomer. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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