maternity leave

noun

: time off from a job given a mother to take care of a newborn child

The company granted her maternity leave.

Examples of maternity leave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Chicago Stars forward’s return from maternity leave in May hasn’t been particularly smooth. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Commenting on her departure earlier this week, Leavitt said her recent maternity leave left her with a new perspective. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026

Leavitt returned from maternity leave in mid-July after temporarily stepping away from her post in April. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

Postpartum depression does not end when maternity leave ends. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for maternity leave

• achieve
• believe
• conceive
• deceive
• naive
• perceive
• receive
• relieve
• reprieve
• retrieve
• breve
• cleave