mom

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noun

ˈmäm  ˈməm 

plural moms

informal

: a female parent : mother

… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent.

—People Weekly

Of course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home.

—Taylor Griffin

I started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend.

—Raquela Elizabeth Carlson

Each fall Petra's mom bought the same color socks for all seven of them so that, in theory, there was always a size that fit.

—Blue Balliett

—often used as a name

Have you asked Mom if we can go?

Mom, I'm home!

MOM

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abbreviation

middle of month

Synonyms of mom

Noun

• mother
• mommy
• mama

Examples of mom in a Sentence

Noun

be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Luckily, Pottery Barn’s plaid shop is packed with festive decor that captures the same nostalgic charm my mom loves. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

Written with usual suspects Dan Nigro and Amy Allen, it’s accompanied by a music video starring Saturday Night Live’s Ben Marshall as Rodrigo’s boo, and Cynthia Nixon as his mom. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Since graduating, Elliott has also enjoyed plenty of family time, including attending a Gracie Abrams concert in July 2025 with her mom and sister. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026

Each can be worn solo or layered for a custom concoction—whatever the case, each cozy scent is bound to be a hit with the mom who always makes the holidays so memorable. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for momma

First Known Use

Noun

1846, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mom

• crunchy mom
• mom-and-pop
• mom jeans
• soccer mom

Rhymes for mom

• balm
• bom
• bomb
• calm
• dom
• halm
• hom
• malm
• mam
• palm
• pom
• pomme

Kids Definition

mom

noun

ˈmäm  ˈməm 

informal

: mother entry 1 sense 1a