What does BLOOM mean?

Parts of Speech:
Noun, verb Definitions:
Noun:
1. A flower or a mass of flowers on a plant.
2. A state or time of beauty, freshness, and vigor; a flourishing condition.
Verb:
1. (of a plant) produce flowers; be in flower.
2. (of a person, animal, or other living organism) produce flowers; develop rapidly and successfully. Pronunciations:
US: /bluːm/
UK: /bluːm/ Origin and Usage:
The word "bloom" originated from the Old Norse "blóm" which means "flower." The noun sense of "bloom" has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb sense has been in use since the 16th century. It is commonly used in the context of gardening and nature, but can also be used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is flourishing or developing rapidly. Synonyms:
Noun:
1. Flower
2. Blossom
3. Petal
Verb:
1. Blossom
2. Flourish
3. Thrive Related Words:
Blame, blood, bluer, blurt, blush Example Sentences:
1. The blooming flowers in the garden looked beautiful.
2. The company is in full bloom, with profits increasing every quarter.
3. The roses will bloom in the spring.
4. The child is blooming into a talented musician.
5. The garden was a riot of color and bloom.