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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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The brand experimented with everything from a leg-elongating, tailored short called the Hang, to denim, ruffled bloomers, and even micro mini shorts to don when higher temperatures hit.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Diaby was the summer bloomer, but Bailey became the reliable winter coat, scoring goals and making telling contributions.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 17 July 2024
Varieties for the South: Lilliputian, Rustica Rubra Star Magnolia
Botanical name: Magnolia stellata
Sun exposure: Full
Soil type: Moist, well-drained, acidic
Star magnolias are some of the earliest bloomers in the garden, which means they can sometimes be damaged by a late frost.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Make sure low-growing winter bloomers like cyclamen and pansies are not buried by too many leaves or too much mulch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The brand experimented with everything from a leg-elongating, tailored short called the Hang, to denim, ruffled bloomers, and even micro mini shorts to don when higher temperatures hit.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Diaby was the summer bloomer, but Bailey became the reliable winter coat, scoring goals and making telling contributions.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 17 July 2024
Varieties for the South: Lilliputian, Rustica Rubra Star Magnolia
Botanical name: Magnolia stellata
Sun exposure: Full
Soil type: Moist, well-drained, acidic
Star magnolias are some of the earliest bloomers in the garden, which means they can sometimes be damaged by a late frost.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Bloomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloomer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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