mom
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.a casual word for your mother.
n.an informal term for one's mother, predominantly used in American and Canadian English.
Simple“I am going to visit my mom for her birthday this weekend.”
In context“After the graduation ceremony, he took a photo with his mom to commemorate the achievement.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a woman who owns and cares for a pet like a child.
n.an informal designation for a female pet owner, implying a maternal relationship with the animal.
Simple“As a proud dog mom, she buys her puppy a gift every Christmas.”
In context“The local community of cat moms organized a fundraiser to support the neighborhood animal shelter.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to look after someone in a kind and protective way, like a mother does.
v.to treat or care for someone with maternal affection or overprotective attention.
Simple“Stop trying to mom me; I can cook my own dinner.”
In context“She tended to mom her younger colleagues, often bringing them home-cooked meals during busy weeks at the office.”
Clipping of momma.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.