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

About a year later, Erin told her mom, Dorothy Somekh. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024

The proud moms recently shared family photos on Instagram, showing off Bash, his hunter green nursery and a few mommy necessities including his luxury Stolleria stroller and nursery chair. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 Nov. 2024

What does Georgia law say, and why was this mom arrested? —Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024

Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister and best friend – not to mention her high school crush – Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong. —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 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