A flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty. The garden was full of vibrant blooms in the spring.
A state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor. The artist captured the bloom of youth in her portrait.
A mass of iron, steel, or other metal hammered or rolled into a thick bar for further working. The blacksmith shaped the bloom into a sword.
A rapid growth or increase in a population of algae in an aquatic system. The lake experienced an algal bloom due to the high nutrient levels.
A fine powdery or waxy coating that forms naturally on certain plant surfaces, fruits, or manufactured materials. The greyish bloom on plums acts as a natural barrier against moisture loss.