bloomer

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   An ironworker.

2. 2

   A large or embarrassing mistake

   A large or embarrassing mistake; blunder.

   • What's more, I claim that Elmer's biggest mistake wasn't the one he made at Cedarville before six thousand witnesses. His prize bloomer was pulled in Hoboken before three witnesses
   • "You know," pursued Reggie seriously, "I think you are making the bloomer of a lifetime over this hat-swatting chappie. You've misjudged him. He's a first-rate sort.[…]
3. 3

   A circular loaf of white bread.

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   1. 4

      A blooming flower.

   2. 5

      One who blooms, matures, or develops.

      • She was a late bloomer.
   3. 6

      A reform costume for women, consisting of a short dress with loose trousers gathered…

      A reform costume for women, consisting of a short dress with loose trousers gathered around the ankles, and often a broad-brimmed hat.

      • Unlike other women landing from the steamers, she was neither short-skirted nor bloomer-clad. She was dressed as any woman travelling anywhere would be dressed.
   4. 7

      A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.

   5. 8

      Attributive form of bloomers.

      • It would have to be smuggled back to Josie’s bloomer drawer. He could persuade her to confirm his other ideas without letting her see that he had read her particularly private correspondence.
      • “[…] But if the money’s not in your safe, where is it?” Even though they were entirely alone in the massive home, Audrey Adair leaned over and whispered. “In my bloomer drawer, dear. No man would ever look there.[…]”
      • She shrugged helplessly. But I knew why. Ellen still wore baggy, bloomer-type panties decorated with eyelet. The undies were comfortable, but not stylish. Not acceptable. Not like everyone else’s, and she didn’t want them in plain view.
   6. 9

      A surname originating as an occupation.

The neighborhood

• neighborBloomerism