mamas

variants also mammas or mommas
plural of mama
as in mothers
a female human parent I'm not your mama—you'll have to clean up after yourself

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Recent Examples of mamas For this reason, expecting mamas should consider taking a prenatal breastfeeding class. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025 While the comparison of slave babies being taken from their mommas, and immigrant children being separated from their parents might seem a bit harsh to some, the pain is the same. Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mamas
Noun
  • Postpartum depression affects up to 20% of new mothers, yet many women still suffer in silence.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • These days, my two youngest grandchildren have a habit of biting their mothers, and in some instances, other children.
    Miriam Toews September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • So why are so many moms leaving their jobs?
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • From her drive as an athlete to her success outside of the game, Morgan continues to find ways to elevate young players, moms, and athletes in ways that allow others to win.
    Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Some people's mommies and daddies really, really struggle with money, and that is not something to ever make fun of somebody for.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Mamas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mamas. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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