Meaning & use

Supermom

noun·Everyday

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An informal term for a mother who is perceived to manage parenting, work, and household duties exceptionally well, often effortlessly.

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Juggling three kids, a full-time job, and a marathon hobby, she's basically a supermom.

The ad campaign was criticized for promoting an unrealistic supermom ideal.

A note on using this word

A modern colloquial compound, often used both admiringly and critically to describe unrealistic societal expectations placed on mothers.

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