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 of mom

Noun

• mother
• mommy
• mama

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

Mary Jane Heideman — mom of Katelyn and aunt to Rachel and Faith — shared a statement with The Arizona Republic via text following the fatal crash. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026

He was born in Indiana but was raised in Hawaii by his mom and stepdad. —Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026

My dad was born on a ranch, and my mom was born in a coastal community of fishermen. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026

The real treat tonight at the Critics Choice Awards, though, was seeing Jordan introduce his mom to Elordi—a fellow family enthusiast—on the red carpet. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for mom

• balm
• bom
• bomb
• calm
• dom
• halm
• hom
• malm
• mam
• palm
• pom
• pomme

Kids Definition

mom

noun

ˈmäm  ˈməm 

informal

: mother entry 1 sense 1a