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

The additional sleep provided by the bassinet also is believed to reduce burnout and postpartum depression in working moms and dads. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Yeah, this En Saison piece has my mom’s name written all over it. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 19 July 2026

Aerie’s loungewear has surprised my mom with its pillowy soft material that looks polished enough to run errands in. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

As soon as the interview was over, Sandoria called their mom, who lived in the same complex as Stephanie and the kids. — Samantha Springer, NBC news, 19 July 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