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

Erin Foster is a Golden Globe nominee, but her duties as a mom come first. —Dory Jackson, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024

There was a little kid wearing cat ears, maybe three or four, hoisted on her mom’s sequined back. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024

Joel's Miami Record Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Singer Gives Kobe Bryant's Daughter the '22' Hat Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Pittsburgh Concert Breaks Record Finlay was the mother of Swift's mom Andrea. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

More than that, though, my mom (from whom the initial text came) wanted to ensure everyone enjoyed the meal. —Sarah Schutte, National Review, 8 Dec. 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