mums

noun

plural of mum
as in nappies

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Recent Examples of mums The most dependable mums to grow as garden perennials belong to the Rubellum Group, often called hardy chrysanthemum, hardy garden mum, or old-fashioned mum. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mums
  1. beers
  2. brews
  3. cocktails
  4. loads
  5. wines
Noun
  • Tool Shed beers were selected in all three of the beer categories WestJet wanted.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Included in your stay are two beers from the lower-level brewery, a lofted kaleidoscope of a spot that brews Ringling Original, a light beer crafted from a secret recipe unearthed in the brewery’s floorboards.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 11 June 2026
Definition of beers
Noun
  • From martinis shaken with property-specific gin to custom brews poured at check-in, hotels across the globe are upping the ante for the luxury traveler and hoping guests will book for their brew.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of brews
Noun
  • For adults, there are specialty cocktails and a California craft-beer garden.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Customers can expect dishes such as ahi poke nachos, American Wagyu short rib steamed buns, fresh nigiri and sushi rolls, along with premium steaks, seafood entrees and handcrafted cocktails.
    — Evan Moore August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of cocktails
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  • The weight is adjustable, allowing experienced CrossFit athletes and fitness newcomers to ruck together while carrying different loads.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today, there are loads of fancier, stronger knots that have become common in fishing.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • For many years these wines have represented some of the best price-quality value in Italian wine.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
    — Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of wines

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