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
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Similar to his brother Kai, Stellan has attended Hollywood events with his mom. Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 When Church started captaining Edelweiss Cruises, Velez would sometimes sit in the pilot house with a kiddie cocktail and coloring book while her mom worked. Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 Fritz snuggled up beside his mom and opened his tiny mouth for pieces of lettuce. The Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2024 Perspective Carolyn Hax: Navigating her mom’s careless nature Perspective Carolyn Hax: A strikingly petty father poisons the whole family Perspective Carolyn Hax: Why can’t my family be close like others? Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024 Related Stories The 42-year-old mom of two, who runs the ultra-feminine-centric brand with her husband Todd Cohen, had just come off a whirlwind past few weeks, what with a new collection launch, celebrating a birthday and winning an award with Sephora the night before her Paris showing. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024 His mom, Donna Kelce, spoke with PEOPLE a few days before the Super Bowl and teased what's in store for both Travis and his brother Jason. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024 American adults said their mom was their best friend.1 The lifelong relationship between mother and child stems from respect, trust, and appreciation. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 In your case, this may be asking your mom for advice on something low stakes for you. Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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