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: 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
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: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles
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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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Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Deemed the late bloomer of the four fashion capitals, New York’s Garment District business is the subject of this trio of books, each one focused on a different slice of the American fashion pie.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Her billowing maxis, flared-jeans and bloomers were all hits with buyers who also loved Anthony Vaccarello’s archival Saint Laurent looks inspired by house muse and boho-beauty Loulou de la Falaise as well as Isabel Marant’s more contemporary festival-chic takes.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
Tulips can be categorized as early, mid, or late spring bloomers, and planting some of each extends your tulip enjoyment for as long as six weeks.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
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Somewhere in between pirate slacks and bloomers, these flowy pants are longer than Bermuda shorts and cinched at the calf.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Deemed the late bloomer of the four fashion capitals, New York’s Garment District business is the subject of this trio of books, each one focused on a different slice of the American fashion pie.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Her billowing maxis, flared-jeans and bloomers were all hits with buyers who also loved Anthony Vaccarello’s archival Saint Laurent looks inspired by house muse and boho-beauty Loulou de la Falaise as well as Isabel Marant’s more contemporary festival-chic takes.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
Tulips can be categorized as early, mid, or late spring bloomers, and planting some of each extends your tulip enjoyment for as long as six weeks.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Bloomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloomer. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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