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

Her return from maternity leave has almost been like a new signing. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

Defender Emily Menges made her first appearance since returning from maternity leave. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

The friends have gone through major life milestones together, from graduation and jobs to maternity leave and raising families. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Accordingly, her tenure drew an intense spotlight, including her decision to take a short maternity leave. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for maternity leave

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