plural moms
informal
: a female parent : mother
—often used as a name
… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent.—
People Weekly
People Weekly
Of course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home.—Taylor Griffin
Taylor Griffin
I started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend.—Raquela Elizabeth Carlson
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
Blue Balliett
Have you asked Mom if we can go?
Mom, I'm home!
middle of month
Synonyms of mom
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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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 There were also two previous incidents when cops were called to the family home to stop arguments between the boy and his 38-year-old mom. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 Most of his free time is spent eating ice cream on the couch with his mom. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026 Fashion Gifts for Mother’s Day Understated, versatile, and polished are three words my mom and aunt use to describe their taste in fashion. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mom
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Noun
Doulas can be a practical and meaningful resource for the daughter, and perhaps her mom. —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 There were also two previous incidents when cops were called to the family home to stop arguments between the boy and his 38-year-old mom. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 Most of his free time is spent eating ice cream on the couch with his mom. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026 Fashion Gifts for Mother’s Day Understated, versatile, and polished are three words my mom and aunt use to describe their taste in fashion. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mom
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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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