Blossom/ˈblɑːsəm/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Nature imagery Often used to evoke the beauty and ephemeral nature of life in poetry and literature. Her poems are filled with references to the blossom of youth. Pro Tip 2/3Seasonal occurrences Blossom typically refers to flowers appearing seasonally, especially in spring. We plan to have a picnic when the apple trees start to blossom. Pro Tip 3/3Figurative expression Can symbolize the beginning of something, such as an idea or relationship. A new friendship blossomed between them during the trip.