What is the difference between bloom and blossom?

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure they're the same thing, or atleast a synonym for bloom is blossom, and a synonym for blossom is bloom.

If you want me to be specific, bloom has two O's while blossom has 2 S's

Update 29/12/2010:

Blossom - is generally the term used for the flowers of fruit bearing trees such as Pears, apples, cherries, plums and the like, especially those that flower in spring.

Bloom - is used most for garden flowers, but can also be used for flowering trees, cacti and even grasses. It is a more generic term for the state of being 'in flower', with the flowers open rather than in bud (unopened)

There are also other meanings for both words as is almost always the case for any English word:

e.g.

- A person can 'blossom' which means they are becoming more open, expansive and confident in themselves.

- An idea can 'blossom', which means it is expanding and becoming more understood and accepted by more people.

- You can have algal or fungal 'blooms' where there is an overabundance of algae growing in a lake or the sea, or fungus growing on something (e.g. on cheese, or overripe fruit)

Answer 2

A blossom is another word for flower. Usually it is used when referring to the flowers of fruit trees such as cherry, apple, plum or pear.

You can also use it as a verb for any flower bud that is about to open up into a flower. Example: The roses will blossom in a week or two.

As a verb it can also mean excellent development.

Example: The young girl blossomed into a beauty.

Answer 3

An inflorescence is a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a complicated arrangement of branches.Ex:-Rhinanthus angustifolius, Aristolochia clematitis etc.

A flower, sometimes known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants. Ex:- Rose, sunflower etc.

Answer 4

A plant is any kind of growing vegetable matter. That includes corn, potatoes, tulips, daffodils, trees, algae, etc.

A flower is the reproductive organ of some, but not all plants.

A tree is a particular r kind o f plant that usually grows to much more than the height of a person, has a stiff trunk to support the rest, and usually has a variety of branchings.