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noun

ˈmä

Definition of ma

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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Recent Examples of ma Named Maai after a Japanese term (ma-ai) relating to meaningful spacing, timing, or intervals, the 154-foot superyacht combines Japanese restraint with Italian conviviality to create an onboard environment that can be both zen and buzzy. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ma

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By the time his daughter shows up, flanked by her mom and upright dentist stepdad, Lee’s moved on from scolding the room to thanking his mother for believing him.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
As one of six kids of a single mom, private lessons were out of the question.

— Rina Nakano, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

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Richardson also announced the company plans to bring online two more rocket recovery vessels to join its existing ship, Jacklyn, named after Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos’ mother.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Helen LarkinMaribeth Ryan Maribeth’s mother, Helen Larkin, was an artist.

— Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026

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Over the course of the novel, Sofia and Rafa both urge mama to seek support with abuelo, with friends' parents, and even with baba.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Hall’s recipe uses a classic combination of stone-ground grits, milk, water, and salt, but the Nashville native’s cooking technique may be different than the one your mama taught you.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

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