late bloomer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who reaches puberty or who matures comparatively later than is typical.
  2. A person who enters a romantic relationship or engages in sexual intercourse significantly later in life.
  3. A person who achieves proficiency or success in a field significantly later in life.
  4. A flowering plant that blooms later in a growing season than other flowering plants.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

late bloomer late bloomers
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