bloomer

See also: Bloomer

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbluː.mə(ɹ)/
  • Rhymes: -uːmə(r)

Etymology 1

From the word bloom, for an iron ingot, from Old English blōma.

Noun

bloomer (plural bloomers)

  1. An ironworker.
See also

Etymology 2

bloom +‎ -er.

Noun

bloomer (plural bloomers)

  1. A circular loaf of white bread.
  2. A blooming flower.
  3. One who blooms, matures, or develops.
    She was a late bloomer.

Etymology 3

Bloom +‎ -er, from the surname of the American woman who sought to introduce this style of dress.

Noun

bloomer (plural bloomers)

  1. (historical) A costume for women, consisting of a short dress with loose trousers gathered around the ankles, and often a broad-brimmed hat.
  2. (historical) A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.
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Anagrams

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /blu.mœʁ/

Etymology

From the word bloomers.

Noun

bloomer m (plural bloomers)

  1. bloomers
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