moms

plural of mom
as in mothers
a female human parent be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper

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 moms The course is built to walk parents step-by-step through mastering budget-busting expenses like diapers, wipes, formula, and groceries while building a supportive community of like-minded moms. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026 Compared to younger women, older moms are at higher risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental abnormalities, miscarriage chromosomal conditions and cesarean delivery. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026 Investing in child care is an investment not just in moms, but in people. Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Some people in our cast have lost their moms, so there was a real sensitivity around it. Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026 There has been a direct correlation between catching these sharks in this stage in their lives and the mortality of the pups inside the moms. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 Although nursing typically ends around 16 weeks, raccoon youngsters often remain with their moms for up to nine months. Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Kelly then said there are probably plenty of moms and dads out there with the same question! Todd Gordon, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Fellow moms, Amal Clooney and Teyana Taylor are also fans of the filter-like finish, which is available on Amazon. Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moms
Noun
  • Very young animals do best with their mothers, who might be hiding or hunting, Nett noted.
    Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Breastfeeding is linked to higher IQs in children, but mothers with higher IQs are more likely to breastfeed, and because IQ is partly genetic, their kids would probably have higher IQs anyway.
    Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • This one's for all the chocolate-loving mamas out there.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • The funny women are both proud blonde mamas and are even within an inch of each other's height.
    Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Moms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moms. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on moms

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster