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
For this reason, expecting mamas should consider taking a prenatal breastfeeding class.
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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
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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The grandmas who pass down recipes, the sisters who keep us laughing, the besties who show up with love, and the moms who make sure the table is full.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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The pumpkin crunch, although unexpected to visitors, is the what our aunties and moms baked for family gatherings.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Trump has also taken unilateral steps during the shutdown to ensure some federal programs and employees are paid, including military personnel and young mothers receiving nutrition aid.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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The cash payments will target mothers in seven Indianapolis ZIP codes with some of the highest infant mortality rates.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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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 7 Nov. 2025.
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