mom

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noun

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

Examples of mom in a Sentence

Noun be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
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Noun
Turns out: My mom’s matzo balls—the ones that cured my winter colds, celebrated my milestones at school, and punctuated our Jewish holidays—aren’t my mom’s at all. Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 My mom took some time off work to take me to the old WTVJ studio on North Miami Avenue to be on Skipper Chuck. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025 The mom and son were flown to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025 The 'Give Me Back My Daughter' actress shares twins Cooper and Maya with her husband Brandon Frankel 1 Comments Gabourey Sidibe has a message for her fellow working moms. Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mom

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for momma

First Known Use

Noun

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mom was in 1846

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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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