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
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Noun
Like his brother, Brandon attends a lot of Freddie’s games with his mom and siblings and even made a red carpet appearance at the 2024 All-Star Red Carpet Show. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025 Mae would love to one day see Charlie reunited with his mom and siblings, just for an afternoon of play together. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 The mom of one is raising awareness for a new cancer detection test and encouraging all moms to advocate for themselves. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 25 Oct. 2025 Because of the new Medicaid law, the mom-of-two will have to work extra hard to keep her coverage. NPR, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mom

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 29 Oct. 2025.

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