mommy

noun

ˈmä-mē How to pronounce mommy (audio)
Definition of mommynext
as in mom
a female human parent the little boy cried for his mommy

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Recent Examples of mommy Lestat's major mommy issues arise this season with the arrival of Gabriella (Jennifer Ehle). — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 While daddy is their superhero, their day must begin and end with their mommy. — Bonnie Gibbs Vengrow, Parents, 3 June 2026 Flashbacks reveal haunting mommy issues triggered as Mary watches her childhood home get demolished to make way for a high-rise apartment building. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 May 2026 Mandy Moore shared her take on the drama swirling around her celebrity mommy group, months after fellow child actor Ashley Tisdale shaded the bunch in scathing essay last winter. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mommy
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  1. mom
  2. mother
Noun
  • One thing that’s striking in the book is the importance of the women in your life — especially your mom and your wife.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Our mom emphasized healthy eating and exercise, but our dad always had tons of sweets and junk food at his house.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Definition of mom
Noun
  • Nessie is a native Londoner born to a Singaporean mother and an Egyptian father.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • She is survived by five children, her mother, two siblings, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a large extended family.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
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