variants
also mammas
or mommas
as in moms
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
Those new doe mommas need to eat and will be out and about looking for food.
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
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
CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
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
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But many moms have found that their hair grows back fuller and healthier in just a few months using Mielle Organics Strengthening Shampoo.—
Claire West,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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The streets surrounding 1641 and 1650 Ocean Avenue are mostly quiet except for moms pushing strollers.—
Daniel Yadin,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are actually multiple mentions of mothers this week.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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And their mothers lived to be 96, 90, and 84.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 19 Feb. 2026.
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