mom

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noun

ˈmäm  ˈməm 

plural moms

informal

: a female parent : mother

… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent.

—People Weekly

Of course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home.

—Taylor Griffin

I started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend.

—Raquela Elizabeth Carlson

Each 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 name

Have you asked Mom if we can go?

Mom, I'm home!

MOM

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abbreviation

middle of month

Synonyms

Noun

• ma
• mama
• mamma
• momma
• mammy
• mater [chiefly British]
• mommy
• mother
• old lady

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 Web

Noun

Her mom’s sweatshirt depicts Swift’s album titles on books. —Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024

Erin also revealed that Swift's mom Andrea stopped by to give Henry some more gifts, including tour merch. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024

On November 2, Kelce spent the evening dancing with the pop star's mom, Andrea Swift, and swaying near basketball superstar Caitlin Clark before leaving the stadium with his girlfriend. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024

Because who doesn’t want that for their best friend, mom, or sister? —Paige Stables, Allure, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for momma

First Known Use

Noun

1846, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mom

• mom-and-pop
• mom jeans
• soccer mom

Kids Definition

mom

noun

ˈmäm  ˈməm 

informal

: mother entry 1 sense 1a