Mother Nature

noun

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

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On July 11, 1925, Mother Nature almost robbed WGN of its place of honor at the intersection of radio and legal history. Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025 The blocks are made of recycled glass, plastic, calcite dust and resin and can withstand anything Mother Nature throws their way. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 Fortunately, Mother Nature played a significant role in preserving the Buffalo River from development. arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025 In Spielberg's capable hands, dinos rule in a grand spectacle ultimately about not messing around with Mother Nature. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 July 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 24 Jul. 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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