mama

noun

ma·​ma ˈmä-mə How to pronounce mama (audio)
 chiefly British  mə-ˈmä
variants or less commonly mamma or momma
1
: mother
2
slang : wife, woman

Examples of mama in a Sentence

I'm not your mama—you'll have to clean up after yourself.
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And your mama taught you, respect women. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 For this reason, expecting mamas should consider taking a prenatal breastfeeding class. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025 While initially greeted by Miranda and Brady (Niall Cunningham), she was ultimately left alone with Brady's baby mama Mia (Ella Stiller) and her friends, as well as Mark Kasabian (Victor Garber). Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Carrie is left alone with Brady until his soon-to-be baby mama, Mia, arrives with her friends, one of which is named Epcot. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mama

Word History

Etymology

baby talk

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mama was in 1579

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“Mama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mama. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

mama

noun
ma·​ma
variants also mamma or momma
ˈmäm-ə

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