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

This version of the Hawaiian snack — buttery and tossed with seaweed and sesame seeds — is adapted from food stylist Caroline Hwang’s recipe, which was passed to her from her friend, Corey Chow, former chef de cuisine at Per Se in New York, who adapted it from his mom. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026

Nick McCanless, then a detective with the Friendswood Police Department, was tasked with calling Ben's mom, Shannon Bliek. —Stephanie Slifer, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026

My mom has been diligently applying the dual-purpose cream for a few weeks now. —Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026

Katie Jameson, of Vancouver, Canada, is the mom of 10-year-old twins Wally and Kenzie, who share an incredibly close bond. —Ronnie Li, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for momma

First Known Use

Noun

1846, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing 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