mom

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noun

plural moms
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

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
My mom used to take us outside at night to look at the stars, and actually, my dad just gave her a telescope for her birthday. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 Kate Stricker is a mom of four and the creator of The Home Reset, an audio course that encourages moms in their decluttering journey. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 The now mom of two confirmed the news during an Amazon Live on July 3, 2025, while sharing a video of her intimate moments in the hospital before and after the birth. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 July 2025 The heartbroken mom knew at that point the trip wasn’t going to happen. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for mom

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for momma

First Known Use

Noun

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mom was in 1846

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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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