Mother Nature

noun

: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation

Examples of Mother Nature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a simple, relaxing destination at home, take a cue from Mother Nature and stick with the basics—log seating, pebble ground cover, and a firepit that uses natural elements. —Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026

Those orcas were well within their rights to take their revenge, carrying out Mother Nature’s punishment against humanity for its rapacious depravity. —Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

But the students in the ski area operations program at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville — helped by a last-minute assist from Mother Nature — were able to save their cap-and-gown ski-down ceremony, which will take place Friday. —John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026

Even Mother Nature brought a London-esque overcast to Charles and Camilla’s visit. —Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Mother Nature

• legislature
• nomenclature

Kids Definition

Mother Nature

noun

: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation