Meaning & use
mom
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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