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

On the upside, her mom and dad learned ASL, unlike many hearing parents. —Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025

That same year, Stella appeared alongside her mom in a short film for Vogue and luxury jewelry brand Bulgari. —Erin Clack, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025

My earliest memories of being a kid were that, having a single mom with three kids and our singing being a big part of things. —A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025

Jharrel Jerome stars as Anthony Robles, a high school wrestling superstar born with one leg who dreams of winning the college national championship and becomes a role model for little kids, while Jennifer Lopez plays his loyal mom Judy. —Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025

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