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moms

n.
US //ˈmɑmz// UK //mˈɒmz// moms
  1. 1 more than one mother (n.)
    A1 Beginner American English Informal

    more than one mother.

    The plural form of 'mom', denoting multiple female parents.

    Example

    A group of moms met at the park to let their children play together.

    Example

    The local community centre organised a weekly coffee morning specifically for new moms to share their experiences and support one another.

    Usage

    Always used as a plural noun; the singular is 'mom'.
  2. 2 addressing one's mother (n.)
    A1 Beginner American English Informal

    a way to address or talk about your own mother.

    A term of address or reference for one's own mother, often used in the possessive or as a collective plural in family contexts.

    Example

    Both of our moms are coming to the graduation ceremony tomorrow.

    Example

    It is common in suburban social circles for the 'soccer moms' to coordinate carpooling schedules for the entire team.

    Usage

    Often capitalized as 'Moms' when used as a proper name or title within a specific family.
Etymology 1

From mom + -s (plural suffix).

Etymology 2

From mom + -s (hypocoristic suffix).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 20, 2026