Meaning & use
mom figures
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Meanings
nounplural
Small models or dolls that represent a mother, often sold as toys or collectibles.
Grammar: Always plural in this sense; use 'a mom figure' for one.
Patterns
- a set of mom figures
- collect mom figures
The toy store sells mom figures in different outfits.
She collects mom figures from around the world.
The child played with mom figures and dad figures together.
nounplural
Real women who are mothers, especially when talked about as a group.
Grammar: Used to talk about mothers as a group, often in news or social discussions.
Patterns
- support mom figures
- mom figures in the community
The study looked at how mom figures balance work and family.
Many mom figures in the neighborhood meet at the park.
She interviewed mom figures about their daily routines.
Common combinations
- collect mom figures
- He likes to collect mom figures from different countries.
- set of mom figures
- The set of mom figures includes four different poses.
- mom figures in the community
- Mom figures in the community organized a charity event.
- wooden mom figures
- The artisan carved wooden mom figures for the market.
Synonyms and how they differ
- mother dolls
- Similar but usually refers to dolls that are mothers, not necessarily small models.
- maternal figurines
- More formal and often used for artistic or collectible items.
Word family
Commonly confused: mom figures or mum figures?
mom figures vs mum figures
British English uses 'mum' instead of 'mom'.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'mom figures' correctly?
Choose one answer.
The plural 'mom figures' agrees with 'are'. The other options use singular or incorrect grammar.
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