single mother

noun

: a mother who does not have a husband or partner

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After leaving the military, Atkins-Butcher moved to Chicago, a young single mother of two with a determination to build something better. Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026 Dunham was a single mother who, along with her parents, played a significant role in shaping the future president. Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Faris played single mother and recovering addict Christy Plunkett on the series. Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026 Elle Fanning stars in the adaptation of Rufi Thorpe's book as the titular Margo, a young single mother who is, well, having some money troubles. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for single mother

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“Single mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20mother. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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