Mother Nature

noun

: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation

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Retailers must rethink investments in stores, particularly in coastal towns where Mother Nature strikes the fiercest. — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Simply buy your ticket, sit back, and enjoy Mother Nature’s awe-inspiring spectacle. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 The jacket, which also comes in women’s sizes, is not just about keeping you dry when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate; a premium rain jacket is so much more. — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Retired police officer and firefighter Ted Melden has seen his share of Mother Nature's fury since moving to Reno with his wife earlier this month from Chapin, South Carolina. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Mother Nature

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mother Nature was in 1551

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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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Mother Nature

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: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation
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