Bloomer (Noun)
Meaning 1
A flower that blooms in a particular way; "a night bloomer".
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rare and exotic night bloomer only unfurls its delicate petals under the light of a full moon.
- The evening primrose is a night bloomer that attracts a variety of nocturnal pollinators.
- This particular species of orchid is known to be a late bloomer, often taking years to produce its first flowers.
- The moonflower is a night bloomer that has become a popular choice for gardens due to its fragrant and showy blooms.
- The queen of the night is a type of night bloomer that is prized for its intoxicating scent and elegant white flowers.
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Meaning 2
An embarrassing mistake.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Her rookie year was marred by a series of blunders, the biggest bloomer being a goal conceded directly from a goal kick.
- After rehearsing the presentation countless times, he made the embarrassing bloomer of introducing the wrong client to the team.
- Her reputation was tainted by a single, yet massive bloomer during her speech that night.
- Unfortunately for him, that bloomer cost the company thousands in potential sales and nearly damaged the relationship with their clients.
- Her simple math error proved to be a massive bloomer in the report that otherwise looked nearly perfect.