Mother Hubbard

noun

Definition of Mother Hubbardnext
as in tea gown

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mother Hubbard
  1. kimono
  2. sheath
  3. shift
  4. jumper
  5. sack
  6. chemise
  7. kirtle
  8. sundress
Noun
  • Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • The tang had a tendency to work loose, and the sheath would often be less than secure, letting the knife fall out during a parachute drop.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Nature also developed myelin, the fatty sheath around nerve fibers that allows electrical signals to travel up to 100 times faster than through unmyelinated neurons.
    — Bratin Saha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • The July hack by rogue OpenAI autonomous agents on open-source developer platform Hugging Face accelerated the shift and proved that the era of advanced AI hacks had arrived.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Research has shown that long hours, additional shifts, and overlapping work tasks can shorten a project’s timeline—but only to a point.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • Then another jumper walked over to the wall and pushed the button.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Kayla Thornton answered 14 seconds later with a short jumper that sparked a string of 15 consecutive Valkyries points as Portland went scoreless for the next five-plus minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of jumper
Noun
  • Mills, a fifth-round pick in 2025, recorded his first career sack in the Super Bowl, and could be in line for more snaps in his second season after missing most of his rookie campaign due to injury.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Bruins’ defense managed just 10 sacks and 40 tackles for loss last season — both worst in the FBS.
    — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sack
Noun
  • Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
  • British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Definition of kirtle
Noun
  • Toss it over a white T-shirt and jeans for an easy everyday outfit, pair it with trousers for a more polished look, or layer it over a sundress when warm afternoons turn into chillier evenings.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Apple Martin was spotted walking through Los Angeles in a white sundress.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sundress
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“Mother Hubbard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mother%20Hubbard. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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