plural moms
Definition of mom
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
abbreviationDefinition of MOM (Entry 2 of 2)
middle of month
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The first known use of mom was in 1846
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