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

Kardashian’s mom, Kris Jenner, and Allison’s mom were also besties, and the pair are often seen supporting each other at events and special occasions. —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

Jordan has brought his mom as his date on red carpets before, including the 2026 Critics Choice Awards earlier this month. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026

Cooking a great meal and setting the table with tapers, vintage glassware, my favorite linens from my mom, and using my grandmothers silver serving pieces is truly my love language. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026

The multi-hyphenate took to Instagram in no-frills mom outfit, featuring the perfect pair of dark wash, straight-leg jeans. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 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