mom
gb/mˈɑm/ us/mˈɑm/
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English
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Senses
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Noun
informal
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entity
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A person's mother
Your female parent; the woman who gave birth to you or raised you.
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s mom
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mom' with 'mum' without realizing the regional difference: 'mom' is common in American English, 'mum' in British English.
Synonyms
mother (More formal or neutral term; 'mom' is more casual and affectionate.)
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mum (Common in British English; same meaning as 'mom' in American English.)
Antonyms
dad (Refers to the male parent rather than the female parent.)
Collocations
single mom
|stay-at-home mom
|working mom
|new mom
|mom and dad
Themes
family
|daily life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- My mom makes the best apple pie.
- I called my mom to tell her the news.
- Her mom picked her up from school.
- He’s very close to his mom.
- My mom always supports me.
Learner examples
- My mom is at home.
- I love my mom.
- Her mom is very kind.
- My mom works in a shop.
- His mom cooks dinner every day.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mom
IPA
GB/mˈɑm/
US/mˈɑm/
Syllables & stress
mom (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (mom)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mom
- Plural: moms
Word family
Expressions
mom and pop
1/mˈɑm ˈænd pˈɑp/
fixed phrase
informal
Small family-owned business
A small business that is owned and run by a family, not a big company.
Examples
- They run a little mom and pop grocery store in town.
- Many mom and pop shops struggle to compete with large chains.
single mom
1/sˈɪŋɡəl mˈɑm/
fixed phrase
Mother raising child alone
A woman who raises her child or children without a partner.
Examples
- She’s a single mom with two young kids.
- Being a single mom can be challenging but rewarding.
soccer mom
1/sˈɑkɚ mˈɑm/
fixed phrase
informal
Suburban mother active in kids' activities
An informal term for a mother who spends a lot of time taking her children to sports and other activities, especially in suburban areas.
Examples
- She’s the classic soccer mom, driving her kids to games every weekend.
- The politician tried to appeal to soccer moms during the campaign.
stay-at-home mom
1/stˈeɪ ˈæt hˈoʊm mˈɑm/
fixed phrase
Mother caring for children at home
A mother who stays at home to take care of her children instead of working outside.
Examples
- She decided to be a stay-at-home mom after her second child was born.
- Being a stay-at-home mom is a full-time job.