Mother Nature

noun

: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation

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Is Mother Nature a fan of Kansas City sports franchises or does the paternal keeper of the weather just have it in for teams from Miami? Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025 Plus increasingly extreme weather, from the fires to the recent mud slides, is pushing architects and home owners to think hard about materials that might best hold up against Mother Nature. Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025 And if Mother Nature does hit you with a barrage of powder on the hill—the Figment can hang. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025 At Vintage Frills, customer satisfaction meets sustainability, fostering an inspirational space where fashion dreams come true without damaging Mother Nature. Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Mother Nature 

Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mother Nature was in 1551

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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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Mother Nature

noun
: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation
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