mom
/mə'mɑ:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Mother: An informal term for a mother, typically used in American English. It denotes a female parent or a woman in a maternal role.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I need to call my mom to tell her I'll be late.
- Her mom always bakes cookies on the weekend.
Advanced Usage
- "Like mom used to make": Used to describe something, especially food, that is reminiscent of traditional, homemade quality.
- This pie tastes just like mom used to make.
- "Mom and pop": An adjective describing a small, family-owned, and independently operated business.
- We prefer to shop at the mom and pop store on the corner.
Variants and Related Words
- Mommy (n): A child's term for mother; even more informal and affectionate than "mom."
- The little girl cried for her mommy.
- Mama (n): Another informal variant for mother.
- Ma (n): A very informal, sometimes regional, term for mother.
- Mother (n): The standard, formal term for a female parent.
Synonyms
- Mother: The formal equivalent.
- Mum: The common informal term in British English.
- Mam: A regional informal term used in parts of the UK and Ireland.
Related Phrases
- Stay-at-home mom: A mother who does not work outside the home and focuses on childcare and homemaking.
- She decided to be a stay-at-home mom after her child was born.
- Soccer mom: A stereotype of a middle-class mother who spends a significant amount of time transporting her children to activities like soccer.
- Working mom: A mother who is employed outside the home.
Noun
- informal terms for a mother