Mother Nature

noun

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

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Horvath’s relationship with the mountains and Mother Nature was explored in the movie. Zuri Primos june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 Kate has also embraced the healing power of nature and has even released four ‘Mother Nature’ videos to illustrate that point. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 Stay in a treehouse Think of treehouses as Mother Nature’s answer to the penthouse suite. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026 Mother Nature is putting on quite a show at some California beaches. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Mother Nature

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mother Nature was in 1551

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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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Mother Nature

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