Mother Nature

noun

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

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What to know before Thanksgiving For years, researchers in various fields have tried to address the fall color purpose question, working under the assumption that Mother Nature rarely engages in wasteful processes. Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Nov. 2025 See Nature Laid Bare Going leaf-peeping is always going to be one of the most breathtaking ways to see Mother Nature in all her glory. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2025 Today, Jesse shares his thoughts via email on Cindy and Mel's conversation, the last time Mother Nature rooted for a Bachelor couple, and what to expect in the upcoming finale. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025 While wave pools were once frowned upon by most surfers who argued machines couldn’t replace Mother Nature, many have come around as technology has improved. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Mother Nature

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mother Nature was in 1551

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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.

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Mother Nature

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