1. Reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colourful parts
   "The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, creating a stunning display";
   - flower, bloom
    
2. The period of greatest prosperity or productivity
   "The 1920s were the blossom of jazz music in America";
   - flower, prime, peak, heyday, bloom, efflorescence, flush

1. Produce or yield flowers
   "The cherry tree blossomed";
   - bloom, flower
    
2. Develop or come to a promising stage
   "Youth blossomed into maturity";
   - blossom out, blossom forth, unfold

Derived forms: blossoms, blossomed, blossoming

Type of: develop, period, period of time, reproductive structure, time period, time span

Part of: angiosperm, flowering plant

Encyclopedia: Blossom, Pt 1