mommy

noun

plural mommies
: a female parent : mother entry 1 sense 1a
… books featuring children with two daddies or two mommiesAnthony Giardina
"Oh, look, mommy," whooped a delighted child standing on the steps with her parents, "that lady's making an angel in the snow!"Cooky McClung

Examples of mommy in a Sentence

the little boy cried for his mommy
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Golden Raye Mahomes arrived in the world this week on a wave of well wishes from thousands of people — from her daddy’s employer to fans of her mommy’s friend, Taylor Swift. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025 Kendrick played a mommy vlogger who investigates the disappearance of her friend/fellow mom, Lively. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2025 Below, check out some Kelly and Sidney's most adorable mommy and son moments. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 When Ruby started her channel, her sisters were already making an income as mommy bloggers. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mommy 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of mammy

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mommy was in 1833

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“Mommy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mommy. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

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