Synonyms of maternity

maternity

noun

mə-ˈtər-nə-tē 

as in fruitfulness

motherly character or qualities

she had such maternity at such a young age that all her classmates went to her for comfort

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fruitfulness
• fertility
• motherliness
• productivity
• richness
• nurturance
• fertileness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maternity

Canadian singer Keshia Chanté dispelled the rumors of Drizzy being the father of her baby after speculation continued to mount following her maternity photo shoot landing on social media. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026

Quarantine has also been imposed in at least one of the city’s maternity hospitals, according to Liudi Baikala. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Anne Hathaway stepped out in New York City on September 30 and, once again, elevated maternity style. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 30 Sep. 2026

Co-writers Lustig and Roth were born in the same Toronto maternity ward on either side of midnight and grew up together at summer camp and have been best friends for decades. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026