Mother Nature

noun

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

Examples of Mother Nature in a Sentence

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Berlin says Mother Nature plays a big role in his three-month waitlist, a mix of local and international guests. Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 5 June 2025 On Saturday, Philly had to contend with Mother Nature, and thousands of attendees dealt with the unknown. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025 Everyone loves to be outdoors in the summer, and nobody can argue that Mother Nature is the world’s greatest artist. Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 30 May 2025 Bring it on, Mother Nature! Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions Jim Clash covers extreme adventure and classic rock. Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 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 12 Jun. 2025.

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Mother Nature

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