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
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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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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Clematis and wisteria are both beautiful bloomers in April, while star jasmine might not bloom until June or later, but looks just as beautiful with its lush, green leaves.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Marigolds Another pungent bloomer, marigolds repel squirrels and a host of insects.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Bloodroot is another early bloomer.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Standout pieces include ruffle bloomers and off-the-shoulder top, alongside corsets, flutter bralettes and triangle bralettes from the brand’s Wink collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Clematis and wisteria are both beautiful bloomers in April, while star jasmine might not bloom until June or later, but looks just as beautiful with its lush, green leaves.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Marigolds Another pungent bloomer, marigolds repel squirrels and a host of insects.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Bloodroot is another early bloomer.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Bloomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloomer. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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