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mom

noun

ˈmäm

Definition of mom

as in mother

a female human parent be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper

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Recent Examples of mom His campaign announced a coalition of Black community and business leaders and also debuted an ad featuring his mom talking about her Jamaican heritage and raising Donalds as a single mother in Brooklyn. — Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Doctors and nurses fear that the health of would-be moms is on the line, and that Black maternal health is not being taken seriously. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Spencer’s mom, Janice (Marin Hinkle), ends up in Bravestone’s avatar, and Spencer takes on the Ruby Roundhouse avatar. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 Oct. 2026 As her mom got sicker her parents moved in, increasing the household expenses. — Kat McGowan, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mom

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Brandon nearly bails, but decides to stay after an emotional phone call with his mother.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Lubelo's mother, Yandiswa, says the magic lessons have boosted her son's confidence.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

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As the Covid-19 pandemic set in, and millions of Americans became trapped in their homes with no access to mommy-and-me events, toddler classes, or respite, Accurso’s channel hit 1 million subscribers.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Even with this additional purchase, my all-in spend still landed right around $100, half the cost of the other diaper bags that baby websites and mommy bloggers insisted were desert-island essentials.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mommy

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Over the course of the novel, Sofia and Rafa both urge mama to seek support with abuelo, with friends' parents, and even with baba.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Hall’s recipe uses a classic combination of stone-ground grits, milk, water, and salt, but the Nashville native’s cooking technique may be different than the one your mama taught you.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

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