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
Synonyms
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 WebKimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
Earlier this week, the proud mom posted a snapshot on her Instagram Stories of a sunny day spent with her daughter.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
As a mom of three daughters, any trending term that has to do with girls gets my attention immediately.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
Meet the Indianapolis Zoo's new baby rhino Before the 300-pound calf joins the exhibit this spring, the zoo is offering a meet and greet opportunity with her and her mom.
—The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Later that night, her mom surprised her with cheesecake for dessert.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
At the dinner table, dad wishes her mother a happy 49th wedding anniversary; the words take a minute to register for her mom, Shirley, whose dementia is becoming worse.
—Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
Katrina Cossey is a commerce writer, enthusiastic shopper, and devoted mom.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Eva Mendes and her agreement with Ryan Gosling to be a stay-at-home mom.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
Get The Recipe 09 of 28 Lemon Lush This nostalgic layered dessert will remind Mom of the one her mom used to make.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
Earlier this week, the proud mom posted a snapshot on her Instagram Stories of a sunny day spent with her daughter.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
As a mom of three daughters, any trending term that has to do with girls gets my attention immediately.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
Meet the Indianapolis Zoo's new baby rhino Before the 300-pound calf joins the exhibit this spring, the zoo is offering a meet and greet opportunity with her and her mom.
—The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024
Later that night, her mom surprised her with cheesecake for dessert.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
At the dinner table, dad wishes her mother a happy 49th wedding anniversary; the words take a minute to register for her mom, Shirley, whose dementia is becoming worse.
—Ryan Lillis, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
Katrina Cossey is a commerce writer, enthusiastic shopper, and devoted mom.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Eva Mendes and her agreement with Ryan Gosling to be a stay-at-home mom.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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