Thesaurus results for MAMMIES

mammies

noun

plural of mammy

as in mothers

a female human parent the toddler clung to her mammy and eyed the strangers fearfully

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of mammies These include typecasting Black women as jezebels, sapphires and mammies; these depictions, combined with the law enforcement they may be exposed to, increase their vulnerability under the law. — Kerry Lester Kasper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mammies

Noun

There’s something quietly captivating and a little uncomfortable about the pavement snaps of girlhood; some teens accompanied by mothers, others affecting nonchalance, or standing on their hands to get attention.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Atlanta experts explain Fertility rate for middle-aged mothers rose 23% over the last decade.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of mothers

Noun

The possibility of making millions from selling live on Whatnot or TikTok has lured in former entertainment workers, moms, small-business owners and others to the platforms.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
That’s very hard for moms and women, because women typically take care of everyone.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of moms

Browse Nearby Words

mambos

mammies

mammoth

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Mammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mammies. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of mammies

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

deportment

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Why do we call it a 'flea market'?

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes