bloomer

1 of 2

noun (1)

bloom·​er ˈblü-mər 

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

2 of 2

noun (2)

bloo·​mer ˈblü-mər 

1

: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles

2

bloomers ˈblü-mərz  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

Examples of bloomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

Phrases Containing bloomer

• late bloomer

Rhymes for bloomer

• boomer
• humor
• humour
• plumer
• rumor
• rumour
• tumor
• tumour
• antitumor
• pseudotumor
• consumer
• perfumer

Biographical Definition

Bloomer

biographical name

Bloom·​er ˈblü-mər 

Amelia 1818–1894 née Jenks American reformer