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mom

SayMOM/mɑm/UK/mɒm/

Pluralmoms

Verbmoms, momming, mommed

UK spellingmum

4 meanings of mom

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  1. 1
    own mothernounUSCanadacountable
    A warm, everyday word children and grown-ups use for their mother.

    My mom packed me a sandwich for lunch.

    Their moms organized the school fundraiser together.

    UsageWrite Mom with a capital when you call her that, but my mom. In Britain people usually say mum.

    Similarmother, mum, mama

    Oppositedad

  2. 2
    pet's ownernouncolloquialcountable
    A woman who owns a pet and looks after it like her own child.

    As a proud dog mom, she carries treats in every pocket.

    The cats meowed at their mom the moment she walked through the door.

    UsageUsually said as dog mom or cat mom.

    Similarowner

  3. 3
    care forverbcolloquialCanadaUStransitive
    To look after someone in a caring or protective way, as a mother would.

    She tends to mom her younger coworkers, reminding them to eat lunch.

    Please stop momming me. I can pack my own bag.

    UsageSpelled momming and mommed, with two m's. People often say it when they feel fussed over: stop momming me.

    Similarmother, nurture, coddle

    Oppositeneglect

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  1. 4
    his wifenouninformalUSCanada
    A friendly name a husband uses for his wife, often in front of the children.

    "Mom, have you seen my keys?" he called to his wife from the hallway.

    After the children arrived, he started calling her mom at the dinner table.

    UsageOften used as a name, with a capital M: ask Mom.

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Origin

A short form of the word "momma."

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact