Mother Hubbard

Definition of Mother Hubbardnext

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Noun
  • Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This overall slender shape has a rough sheath.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Length of skirt no longer seems to matter, as the skimpiest dresses go to formal affairs and full-length granny dresses are seen at the grocery store at 9 a.m.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Comes complete with an old granny dress, purse and wig.
    Katey Clifford, oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
Noun
  • The Thiel says 200 workers spent Saturday demolishing the stair tower and elevator shaft, and then the focus shifts to the rest of the building.
    Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Kansas City’s comic and fandom community is preparing for a new kind of event, one that shifts the focus away from large convention halls, and toward local creators and accessible experiences.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But the Huskies also couldn’t make a jumper; UConn shot 31% from the field and 27% from deep.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
  • On the other end, James missed consecutive free throws, which snowballed when Flagg followed with a jumper to push Dallas’ advantage back to 10 points.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While Proctor was a big fish in a smaller pond, his 16 career sacks and 26 total tackles for loss were impressive marks for an interior lineman.
    Mike Kaye April 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Lawrence has 341 tackles and 30 1/2 sacks in 109 regular-season games in the league.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • First came a shift or chemise, typically made of linen, according to the Victoria & Albert Museum.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Another photo shows her in a white lace chemise over a black bra and leather pants, with a pair of handcuffs dangling from her wrist.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
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“Mother Hubbard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbard. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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