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mother

[muhth-er] / ˈmʌð ər /


Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for mother?
There are many synonyms for mother. The most common is mom, which is an informal, familiar version of mother. The equivalent mum is commonly used in the U.K. and other places. An even more informal and familiar word is mommy, which is especially used by children. A similarly informal word is mama (and its alternate spellings momma and mamma). All of these terms should be capitalized when they’re used as a way of addressing someone (in other words, when they’re used as a name or a substitute for a name). A mother is a parent. A term that specifically references the role of a mother in bearing a child is child-bearer. The term birthing parent is sometimes used as a gender-neutral term in the context of pregnancy and childbirth. A mother who’s the leader of a family might be called a matriarch. Because mothers are traditionally associated with nurture and caregiving, related words are sometimes used as synonyms, such as nurturer and caregiver. Mother is also sometimes used as a verb meaning to care for someone as a mother or like a mother. Sometimes, it’s used in a negative way that implies that a person is smothering or being overbearing toward the person, as in Please don’t mother me—I can take care of myself.
How do you use mother in a sentence?
Mother is most commonly used as a noun, but it can also be a verb. As a noun, it’s capitalized when it’s used as a name or a substitute for a name. Here are some examples of mother in a sentence:
  • I’ve always wanted to be a mother.
  • You should really listen to Mother—she has your best interests in mind.
  • It’s just her nature to try to mother anyone who looks like they need help.

Example Sentences

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It sounds like your friend’s sister is a trustee or holds power of attorney for their mother.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

"It's very hot, much hotter than I imagined," the mother of four, who is performing the hajj for the first time, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Even just looking out my window, it’s like there’s a mother pushing a stroller every 10 minutes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

A power of attorney only applies while your friend’s mother is alive and usually ends at death.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

But his mother has now called him Charley several times.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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