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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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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Growing up, her mom would play her music by feminist punk bands like Bikini Kill and Jack Off Jill; there was even a Bikini Kill album cover on the wall of her nursery as a baby. — Biz Sherbert, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026 Hearing more about Carlos’ selflessness has rubbed off on Bustillos, according to his mom, Vanessa. — Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Bowles and her triplet brother, Westin, opened Beachy's with the support of their mom, Bethanne Rasmussen, and stepdad, Curt Rasmussen, after graduating high school in 2021. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Sacco was born to a father who owned a moving company and a homemaker mom. — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 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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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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