What does "mom" mean?

1. (mother) a casual word for your mother. 2. (pet owner) a woman who owns and cares for a pet like a child. 3. (to care for) to look after someone in a kind and protective way, like a mother does.

mom

n. · v.

US //ˈmɑm// UK //mˈɒm// mom

1 mother (n.)
A1 Beginner Informal American English

a casual word for your mother.

an informal term for one's mother, predominantly used in American and Canadian English.

Example

I am going to visit my mom for her birthday this weekend.

Example

After the graduation ceremony, he took a photo with his mom to commemorate the achievement.
- dad
- father
2 pet owner (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

a woman who owns and cares for a pet like a child.

an informal designation for a female pet owner, implying a maternal relationship with the animal.

Example

As a proud dog mom, she buys her puppy a gift every Christmas.

Example

The local community of cat moms organized a fundraiser to support the neighborhood animal shelter.
- owner
- guardian

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3 to care for (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

to look after someone in a kind and protective way, like a mother does.

to treat or care for someone with maternal affection or overprotective attention.

Example

Stop trying to mom me; I can cook my own dinner.

Example

She tended to mom her younger colleagues, often bringing them home-cooked meals during busy weeks at the office.
- neglect

Origin

Clipping of momma.

Word family

Nounmom
Nounmommy

Idioms1 entry

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refrigerator mom
refrigerator mother