as in moms
a female human parent
the little boy cried for his mommy
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 mommies
Just single mommies supporting each other at Duckling Day.
—
Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 10 May 2026
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
Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 10 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mommies
Noun
-
This week started with honoring our moms and those who have acted as a motherly presence in our lives.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
-
Some fans in the replies of that post pointed out, often in colorful ways, the apparent disconnect between a team lifting up moms while its coach has perhaps emotionally hurt the mother of his children.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
Research from Pew Research Center and McKinsey & Company has repeatedly found that mothers often shoulder significantly more caregiving responsibilities than fathers, even within dual-income households.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
-
In addition, 25 local mothers received $200 shopping sprees at the Walmart next door.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mommies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mommies. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
