Meaning & use

mom

noun·Everyday

An informal, affectionate term for one's mother, common in American English.

See it in a sentence

My mom always packs an extra snack in my bag, just in case.

He called his mom every Sunday afternoon to catch up on the week's news.

A note on using this word

British English typically uses 'mum' instead of 'mom' for the same informal, affectionate meaning.

Words with a similar meaning

mothermommy

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Words with an opposite meaning

dad

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