Mom: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
mom
[ mสm ]
parental figure
A mother is a female parent who gives birth to a child or adopts a child. Mothers play a crucial role in the upbringing and nurturing of their children, providing love, care, and support.
Synonyms
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| mom |
Commonly used in American English for casual and affectionate conversations within the family or when referring to one's mother.
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| mother |
More formal term, often used in more serious conversations, writing, or when referring to someone's mother in a respectful way.
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| mama |
Often used by young children or in a more babyish or affectionate manner. Can also be used in some dialects and cultures.
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| mum |
Commonly used in British English for casual and affectionate conversations within the family or when referring to one's mother.
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Examples of usage
- My mom always knows how to make me feel better when I'm sad.
- She is a working mom who balances her career and family responsibilities.
- I called my mom to tell her the good news.
- Mom, can you help me with my homework?
- I love my mom more than words can express.
Translations
Translations of the word "mom" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mรฃe
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Mutter
๐ฎ๐ฉ ibu
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ mama
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏ (ใฏใฏ)
๐ซ๐ท maman
๐ช๐ธ mamรก
๐น๐ท anne
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃู
๐จ๐ฟ mรกma
๐ธ๐ฐ mama
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆๅฆ (mฤma)
๐ธ๐ฎ mama
๐ฎ๐ธ mamma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ana
๐ฒ๐ฝ mamรก
Etymology
The word 'mom' originated as a shortening of the word 'mother' in the 19th century. It is commonly used in informal and affectionate contexts to refer to one's female parent. The term 'mom' is widely used in American English and has become a popular way to address or talk about one's mother.
See also: mommy.