plural moms
informal
: a female parent : mother
… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent.—
People Weekly
People WeeklyOf course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home.—Taylor Griffin
Taylor GriffinI started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend.—Raquela Elizabeth Carlson
Raquela Elizabeth CarlsonEach fall Petra's mom bought the same color socks for all seven of them so that, in theory, there was always a size that fit.—Blue Balliett
—often used as a nameBlue BalliettHave you asked Mom if we can go?
Mom, I'm home!
middle of month
Synonyms
Examples of mom in a Sentence
Noun
be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
Recent Examples on the WebJenny Haward, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
As a foster mom, Patterson didn’t think twice about staying up all night to sew a dress for one of her daughters.
—Kelsey Baker, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
The brand’s hope is that this strategy resonates with Millennial moms, who will introduce the brand to their kids.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 June 2024
His mom was taken to a hospital for treatment but also died from her injuries.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
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Noun
Another cute snap showed a different angle of the same scene, with Rhiannon lying on her mom in bed as the family dog Stella sat closeby.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
As a foster mom, Patterson didn’t think twice about staying up all night to sew a dress for one of her daughters.
—Kelsey Baker, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
The brand’s hope is that this strategy resonates with Millennial moms, who will introduce the brand to their kids.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 June 2024
His mom was taken to a hospital for treatment but also died from her injuries.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 21 June 2024
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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.
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