bloomer

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noun (1)

bloom·​er ˈblü-mər How to pronounce bloomer (audio)
Synonyms of bloomernext
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

bloomer

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noun (2)

bloo·​mer ˈblü-mər How to pronounce bloomer (audio)
1
: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles
2
bloomers ˈblü-mərz How to pronounce bloomer (audio) 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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As Posen walks through a dedicated space at Gap’s atelier there are design elements that weren’t expected: ultra-cropped bra tops, slip dresses, a skirt inspired by the bloomer trend, and there are even vegan denim pieces like a jacket. — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025 Washington's wildflower season is long and varied, from mid-April bloomers at Ebey's Landing, Mima Mounds and the Wenatchee foothills to the meadows of Mount Rainier in August. — Kale Williams, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 The long-lasting flowers aren't particularly bothered by the cold, making daffodils (Narcissus) a reliable late winter and spring bloomer. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025 By contrast, late winter and spring bloomers must not be pruned now because doing so would put a damper on their flower show. — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bloomer

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Amelia Bloomer

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bloomer was in 1727

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Bloomer

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Bloom·​er ˈblü-mər How to pronounce Bloomer (audio)
Amelia 1818–1894 née Jenks American reformer

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