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ma

noun

ˈmä How to pronounce ma (audio)
Definition of manext
as in mom
a female human parent I told my ma that on Mother's Day we'd be dining at the town's toniest restaurant

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  1. mom
  2. mother
  3. mama
Noun
  • Aside from talking about some style regrets, did your mom have any advice for you?
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The breakout American star of the soccer season so far in Germany, Cole Campbell, has help from an experienced training partner — his mom.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of mom
Noun
  • Talley, whose mother, Brandii, works as a dental hygienist, went into the day with a one-shot lead and finished six back of eventual winner María José Marín.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The cubs were born in early July to Toba, their mother, and Argos, their father, who has since died of cancer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of mother
Noun
  • But with Earle coming into the ring with fighting words, who says a mama bear can’t bite back?
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Staying Cozy Rani and her mama rocked matching cream coats in winter 2024 while walking hand-in-hand on a cold trip.
    — Emy LaCroix, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of mama
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“Ma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ma. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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