mom

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

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.

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

“The local community of cat moms organized a fundraiser to support the neighborhood animal shelter.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

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.

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

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