Mother Nature

noun

: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation

Examples of Mother Nature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Is Mother Nature a fan of Kansas City sports franchises or does the paternal keeper of the weather just have it in for teams from Miami? —Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025

Plus increasingly extreme weather, from the fires to the recent mud slides, is pushing architects and home owners to think hard about materials that might best hold up against Mother Nature. —Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025

And if Mother Nature does hit you with a barrage of powder on the hill—the Figment can hang. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025

At Vintage Frills, customer satisfaction meets sustainability, fostering an inspirational space where fashion dreams come true without damaging Mother Nature. —Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Mother Nature

• legislature
• nomenclature

Kids Definition

Mother Nature

noun

: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation