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
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Noun
be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
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Nik Popli / Washington, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Expectant mom Fiona Ridgewell, 38, recently went viral on TikTok (@fionaridgewellcomedy), racking up almost 198,000 views.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The mom of three, who's notoriously private about her family life, shared the first photo of her daughter as a toddler via her Instagram Stories on Monday, Feb. 24.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The dad was in the bathroom and the mom was in the bedroom, while the two older siblings were in the living room playing games, the police chief said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Critics say that if the Medicaid cuts are approved by the House and Senate, millions of Americans will lose coverage, including children, new moms, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
—Nik Popli / Washington, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Expectant mom Fiona Ridgewell, 38, recently went viral on TikTok (@fionaridgewellcomedy), racking up almost 198,000 views.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The mom of three, who's notoriously private about her family life, shared the first photo of her daughter as a toddler via her Instagram Stories on Monday, Feb. 24.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
The dad was in the bathroom and the mom was in the bedroom, while the two older siblings were in the living room playing games, the police chief said.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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