Mother Earth
noun
—used to refer to the planet Earth as a woman or a goddess
protecting the resources of Mother Earth
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His image showed a female form of Mother Earth nursing bear cubs, following an Ojibwe story, but the organizers felt this was too unconventional, and Morrisseau’s assistant Carl Ray was left to alter the image and complete it.
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Roland Martin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 June 2026
Lungs of Mother Earth's windpipe, constructed of twisted wood, extends skyward above the lungs.
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Isadora Pennington,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
Mother Earth was honored for its Boo Koo IPA, competing in the Pale Ale category.
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Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
And don't forget to find a way to celebrate Mother Earth's big day of celebration, too.
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Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Roland Martin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 June 2026
Lungs of Mother Earth's windpipe, constructed of twisted wood, extends skyward above the lungs.
—
Isadora Pennington,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
Mother Earth was honored for its Boo Koo IPA, competing in the Pale Ale category.
—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
And don't forget to find a way to celebrate Mother Earth's big day of celebration, too.
—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for Mother Earth
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“Mother Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Earth. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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