Mother Hubbard

noun

Definition of Mother Hubbardnext
as in tea gown

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mother Hubbard
  1. kimono
  2. sheath
  3. shift
  4. jumper
  5. sack
  6. chemise
  7. kirtle
  8. sundress
Noun
  • Like Davis’ dress, this minimalist style is easy to accessorize with statement jewelry, vibrant scarves, and even a lace kimono for cool yet breathable coverage.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • Alcaraz is managing tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Almost seven weeks after the crime, genetic genealogy linked DNA on a knife sheath to Kohberger, a PhD student in criminology at nearby Washington State University.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • The shifts, noted the release, will allow for the addition of more than 20 spaces for new vendors.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • August starts in the midst of Leo season, with the first transit of note on August 3 as Chiron (the asteroid of deep wounds and insecurities) shifts further back in its retrograde into the sign of Taurus.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • Gray scored 25 points, went a perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line and hit the game-winning fadeaway jumper with 15 seconds left to lift Atlanta to its third consecutive win over Dallas this season — sweeping the regular-season series.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • James’ scoring is still volatile and increasingly tied to the success of his jumper.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of jumper
Noun
  • Last season, Membou allowed eight sacks and committed 11 penalties over 1,045 snaps.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Last season, Williams (6-2, 310) racked up a team-leading 24 tackles for loss, five sacks and rushed for seven touchdowns.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sack
Noun
  • Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
  • British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Definition of kirtle
Noun
  • Other breathable pieces that French girls wore during Europe’s unprecedented heatwave were boho-style maxis, like this airy Anrabess sundress.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Adjust to the season’s swampy weather by opting for a breezy sundress or drop-waist number.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 2026
Definition of sundress
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“Mother Hubbard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbard. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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