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mom

noun

ˈmäm

Definition of mom

as in mother

a female human parent be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper

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Recent Examples of mom Watching these movies with her reminds me of how my mom and I would watch Eyes on the Prize or Roots or PBS documentaries together. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 23 July 2026 My mom’s 40+ years of travel experience trained me to never check a bag at the airport. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Jimothy’s mom as hero Equally impressive as Jimothy’s own adaptations is the continuous care provided by his mother. — Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Nancy Guthrie, Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mom, disappeared almost six months ago. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mom

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Nessie is a native Londoner born to a Singaporean mother and an Egyptian father.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
She is survived by five children, her mother, two siblings, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a large extended family.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

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The trailer gives way to various clips of the girl and her family trying to distinguish between the real mommy, also played by Chastain, and the ominous other mommy.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 July 2026
When the two team up to launch a new mommy group that blends their two worlds, they’re forced to confront the reality of their friendship.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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