moms

noun

Definition of momsnext
plural of mom
as in mothers
a female human parent be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper

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Recent Examples of moms One study, though, done at a hospital in Canada, found that dads are just as good as moms at detecting fever with their hands. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025 In a soft pink hue that fits the V-Day theme, this eye mask will be a hit with travelers, new moms, and skin-care obsessives. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025 Both moms were reluctant to get their daughters involved. — Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025

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