plural moms
informal
: a female parent : mother
… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent.—
People Weekly
People WeeklyOf course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home.—Taylor Griffin
Taylor GriffinI started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend.—Raquela Elizabeth Carlson
Raquela Elizabeth CarlsonEach 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 nameBlue BalliettHave you asked Mom if we can go?
Mom, I'm home!
middle of month
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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Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Her mom, who happens to be a Democratic state representative, nods along in the audience (as does Sara Carton’s sister’s partner) while Miller affirms some of her LIB-eral stances.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
There was just something so enticing about the activity and energy of the restaurant, and somehow my mom always found the time to put little artistic touches on each dish.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
For anyone facing infertility, cancer or the complexities of surrogacy, the expectant mom encouraged them to reach out.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Sometimes, all moms want is to spend time with their children.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Her mom, who happens to be a Democratic state representative, nods along in the audience (as does Sara Carton’s sister’s partner) while Miller affirms some of her LIB-eral stances.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
There was just something so enticing about the activity and energy of the restaurant, and somehow my mom always found the time to put little artistic touches on each dish.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
For anyone facing infertility, cancer or the complexities of surrogacy, the expectant mom encouraged them to reach out.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mom
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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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