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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 When the two team up to launch a new mommy group that blends their two worlds, they’re forced to confront the reality of their friendship. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 My old mommy used to say there’s a big difference between sentiment and sentimentality. — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026 Everyone is looking for you mommy, everywhere. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 8 June 2026 Lestat's major mommy issues arise this season with the arrival of Gabriella (Jennifer Ehle). — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mommy
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  2. mother
Noun
  • The roundtable of women appear hot and bothered that de Lesseps interrupted Patton’s touching tribute to her mom.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Others, for certain, are incubated by gridiron versions of cheer moms, who shuffle their sons around in search of stardom.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mom
Noun
  • Talley, whose mother, Brandii, works as a dental hygienist, went into the day with a one-shot lead and finished six back of eventual winner María José Marín.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The cubs were born in early July to Toba, their mother, and Argos, their father, who has since died of cancer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of mother

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“Mommy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mommy. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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