mom
1 of 2noun
ˈmäm 
ˈməm
ˈməm plural moms
informal
: a female parent : mother
… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent. 
People Weekly
People WeeklyOf course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home. Taylor Griffin
Taylor GriffinI started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend. Raquela Elizabeth Carlson
Raquela Elizabeth CarlsonEach 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 Blue Balliett Have you asked Mom if we can go?Mom, I'm home!
MOM
2 of 2abbreviation
middle of month
Synonyms
Noun
- ma
- mama
- mamma
- momma
- mammy
- mater [chiefly British]
- mommy
- mother
- old lady
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
Recent Examples on the Web Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 They were seen arriving in a car with mom Princess Kate and Queen Camilla, and stood by Kate for the service. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2022 As for mom Rebekah Egan, there’s no mixed allegiance after her son’s close medical call — the Angels hit a home run in her book and are now her favorite team. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 The creative bent comes from his mom Mitzi (Michelle Williams), a blond-bobbed concert pianist who exists in state somewhere between daffy flightiness and undeniable frustration. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2022 The family struggles seem calculated to wring emotion from viewers, with Andy’s son (Taylor Fay) gradually losing his sight in a way that tests the tender stoicism of mom Elena (Joanne Froggatt). Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Her mom Aimee was a former scout who loved the experience but never got past the junior level. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 One New Jersey mom did just that, and may have topped them all. Meg Oliver, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2022 That's certainly the case for Fixer Upper star and mom Joanna Gaines. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 4 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
Prince George and Princess Charlotte followed those on foot in a car with mom Kate and Queen Camilla. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 They were seen arriving in a car with mom Princess Kate and Queen Camilla, and stood by Kate for the service. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2022 As for mom Rebekah Egan, there’s no mixed allegiance after her son’s close medical call — the Angels hit a home run in her book and are now her favorite team. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 The creative bent comes from his mom Mitzi (Michelle Williams), a blond-bobbed concert pianist who exists in state somewhere between daffy flightiness and undeniable frustration. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2022 The family struggles seem calculated to wring emotion from viewers, with Andy’s son (Taylor Fay) gradually losing his sight in a way that tests the tender stoicism of mom Elena (Joanne Froggatt). Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Her mom Aimee was a former scout who loved the experience but never got past the junior level. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 One New Jersey mom did just that, and may have topped them all. Meg Oliver, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2022 That's certainly the case for Fixer Upper star and mom Joanna Gaines. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 4 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
short for momma
First Known Use
Noun
1846, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing mom
Kids Definition
mom
noun
ˈmäm
ˈməm
: mother entry 1 sense 1
moms
noun
as in mothers
a female human parent be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper Synonyms & Similar Words
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- mothers
- mommies
- mamas
- mommas
- mammas
- mammies
- mas
- stepmothers
- maters
- matrons
- matriarchs
- old ladies
- supermoms
- superwomen
- materfamiliases
