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Webster 1913 Edition


Bloomer

Bloom′er

,
Noun.
[From Mrs.
Bloomer
, an American, who sought to introduce this style of dress.]
1.
A costume for women, consisting of a short dress, with loose trousers gathered round ankles, and (commonly) a broad-brimmed hat.
2.
A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.

Definition 2024


Bloomer

Bloomer

See also: bloomer

English

Proper noun

Bloomer

  1. A surname.

bloomer

bloomer

See also: Bloomer

English

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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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /blu.mœʁ/

Etymology

From the word bloomers.

Noun

bloomer m (plural bloomers)

  1. bloomers