mom-and-pop
adjective
1
: being or relating to a small owner-operated business
a mom-and-pop grocery
2
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These trends have hit large venues like Disney and Universal, as well as smaller mom-and-pop parks, Speigel said.
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Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
What appears to be a small, mom-and-pop deli filled with baked goods and quirky snacks is actually a must-visit for anyone seeking comfort food done right.
—Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
The main street is crowded with people exploring the local mom-and-pop stores and restaurants.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Brandon Elliott, aka Mullet Review, who's known around the Queen City for his mom-and-pop restaurant reviews, goofy T-shirts, and glorious blond locks, recently won the 2025 USA Adult Mullet Championship.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
What appears to be a small, mom-and-pop deli filled with baked goods and quirky snacks is actually a must-visit for anyone seeking comfort food done right.
—Sofia Distefano, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
The main street is crowded with people exploring the local mom-and-pop stores and restaurants.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Brandon Elliott, aka Mullet Review, who's known around the Queen City for his mom-and-pop restaurant reviews, goofy T-shirts, and glorious blond locks, recently won the 2025 USA Adult Mullet Championship.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Mom-and-pop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom-and-pop. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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