variants
also mamma
or momma
as in mom
a female human parent
I'm not your mama—you'll have to clean up after yourself
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Recent Examples of mama
The beach belongs to babies, Bikini mamas, and the old.
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Patricia Lockwood, The New York Review of Books, 5 Mar. 2026
When do mama bears den for the winter in Tahoe?
—Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
This is not your mama's potato salad!
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The combustible mix of sensual spitfire and mama-bear ferocity has made Angela a controversial presence on the show.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Patricia Lockwood, The New York Review of Books, 5 Mar. 2026
When do mama bears den for the winter in Tahoe?
—Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
This is not your mama's potato salad!
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The combustible mix of sensual spitfire and mama-bear ferocity has made Angela a controversial presence on the show.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mama
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mama
Noun
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His father, much older than his mom, was a preacher who wanted his son to follow in his footsteps.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cheri, meanwhile, watched the Summit make history with her mom to her right and a USA soccer hat dangling from the seat in front of her.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, a mother seeking asylum would not be able to add her child to her application, according to Conchita Cruz with the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gerald Lopez, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police after the then-17-year-old girl’s mother discovered a series of text messages between her daughter and Lopez.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Is this proof to your son on how mommy came through this?—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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With Mother's Day coming up, there is an option for mommy and me—a pretty pick for spring and summer family photos.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Mama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mama. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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