Mormon

noun

Mor·​mon ˈmȯr-mən 

1

: the ancient redactor and compiler of the Book of Mormon presented as divine revelation by Joseph Smith

2

see usage paragraph below : latter-day saint

especially : a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Mormonism

ˈmȯr-mə-ˌni-zəm 

noun see usage paragraph below

Usage of Mormon and Mormonism

The use of the terms Mormon and Mormonism in their meanings relating to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is discouraged by the church.

Examples of Mormon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans were quick to realize that the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star — who recently soft-launched her girlfriend on social media — left a sweet note in the comments. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Five years after tying the knot, Cost n’ Mayor premiered their first original off-Broadway show, 11 to Midnight, which co-stars Glee’s Heather Morris, Dance Moms’ Nia Sioux, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Conner Leavitt. — Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026

Her latest career move comes as The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has remained in the headlines for months. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

Whether Hulu’s cameras are rolling, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars remain messy. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing Mormon

• Mormon cricket
• Mormon tea

Rhymes for Mormon

• corpsman
• corpsmen
• foreman
• foremen
• warman
• longshoreman
• longshoremen
• metformin

Kids Definition

Mormon

noun

Mor·​mon ˈmȯr-mən 

: a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 and accepting the Book of Mormon

Mormonism

ˈmȯr-mə-ˌniz-əm 

noun