plural moms
informal
: a female parent : mother
… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent.—
People Weekly
People WeeklyOf course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home.—Taylor Griffin
Taylor GriffinI started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend.—Raquela Elizabeth Carlson
Raquela Elizabeth CarlsonEach 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 nameBlue BalliettHave you asked Mom if we can go?
Mom, I'm home!
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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
When his birthday arrived, the entire family gathered for dinner, including relatives from both his mom’s and dad’s sides.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The film received praise following its debut at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, with producer Jamie Lee Curtis revealing at the cinema event a shocking story about discovering her mom Janet Leigh's romantic connection to the film through a discussion with Ludwig.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
The breakup, though, has brought her own personal frustrations roaring back with the prospect of perhaps turning coach, something that seemed unthinkable in her current life as wife and mom.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Classic Sugar Cookies These soft sugar cookies feature a lightly crisp exterior with a chewy inside—just like mom used to make.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
When his birthday arrived, the entire family gathered for dinner, including relatives from both his mom’s and dad’s sides.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The film received praise following its debut at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, with producer Jamie Lee Curtis revealing at the cinema event a shocking story about discovering her mom Janet Leigh's romantic connection to the film through a discussion with Ludwig.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
The breakup, though, has brought her own personal frustrations roaring back with the prospect of perhaps turning coach, something that seemed unthinkable in her current life as wife and mom.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mom
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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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