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
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Noun
be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Cheri, meanwhile, watched the Summit make history with her mom to her right and a USA soccer hat dangling from the seat in front of her.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
In addition to answering moms’ questions and connecting them to community services, Bowens helps her clients navigate the health system and advocates for them.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sonja Shaw was a mom of two schoolgirls thrown into politics in 2020 by the COVID school lockdowns.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
His father, much older than his mom, was a preacher who wanted his son to follow in his footsteps.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Cheri, meanwhile, watched the Summit make history with her mom to her right and a USA soccer hat dangling from the seat in front of her.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
In addition to answering moms’ questions and connecting them to community services, Bowens helps her clients navigate the health system and advocates for them.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sonja Shaw was a mom of two schoolgirls thrown into politics in 2020 by the COVID school lockdowns.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Mom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mom. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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