mother
n. countable A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈməðɝ// moth·er
n. a female parent. You use this word for the woman who gave birth to you or who raised you.
n. a female parent; a woman in relation to her child or children. Often used as a title or form of address when capitalised.
My mother is a very kind person.
She decided to call her mother every Sunday to catch up on family news.
The bond between a mother and her infant is often described as the foundational relationship for a child's emotional development.
See mother.
Usage
Often used without an article as a proper name ('Mother said...') within a family context.