Mother Nature

noun

: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation

Examples of Mother Nature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These postponements followed extreme circumstances — a global pandemic, Mother Nature, dangerous floor conditions. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn't particularly cooperative. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Monitor Rainfall Outdoor mums are often at the mercy of Mother Nature. — Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2026

Unique cases like Rachel show that Mother Nature can always go against conventional wisdom, and, given enough time and the right conditions, potentially destructive things can happen. — Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Mother Nature

• legislature
• nomenclature

Kids Definition

Mother Nature

noun

: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation