Mother Nature

noun

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

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The chambers are often more reliable than Mother Nature. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2025 Once Mother Nature has given you the go-ahead, Vater recommends planting broadleaf evergreens such as gardenias, camellias, and hollies during this early planting season. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025 When Mother Nature can’t make up her mind, use the top’s high neckline and slim fit to your advantage by styling it under dresses and vests. Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for Mother Nature

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mother Nature was in 1551

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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

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Mother Nature

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