mom

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noun

ˈmäm How to pronounce mom (audio) ˈməm How to pronounce mom (audio)
plural moms
Synonyms of momnext
informal
: a female parent : mother
… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent.— People Weekly
Of course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home.— Taylor Griffin
I started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend.— Raquela Elizabeth Carlson
Each fall Petra's mom bought the same color socks for all seven of them so that, in theory, there was always a size that fit.— Blue Balliett
—often used as a name
Have you asked Mom if we can go?
Mom, I'm home!

MOM

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abbreviation

middle of month

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Noun

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Examples of mom in a Sentence

Noun be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
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Noun
The month of freshly bloomed flowers, calling your mom and honoring those who have died while serving in the military. — Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 His mom was like a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. — May 8, CBS News, 9 May 2025 Create a spa-like experience at home Small self-care gifts can go a long way in helping mom unwind. — Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Patti Fudge’s mom Sandra Mathies of Naples, Florida, taught her the key to true Southern hospitality. — Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mom

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for momma

First Known Use

Noun

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mom was in 1846

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