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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Annotated divorce papers blown up and mounted, interactive exhibits detailing how your mom’s last round of chemo didn’t take, souvenir T-shirts emblazoned with your best friend’s last words before the car crash. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026 European Inspiration Tuscan kitchens, French country living rooms, and English cottage gardens were all big hits with moms in the 1990s. — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026 The speed came from mom, the passion and knack for baseball from his father, who played Division III ball. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 And yes, Seaborn hails from Hawaii, which would explain why Tua Tagovailoa's mom was on the scene last night to congratulate him on breaking the state's passing record. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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