single mother
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of single mother
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Sperling was accompanied into the Gloucestershire church by her teenage daughter Georgina, and she has written online about her experiences as a single mother.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
In her article for the site, Sperling describes herself as a Christian and referenced comments made by comedian Katherine Ryan about parenting as a single mother.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“We didn’t have the money to spend,” said Payne, 17, who was raised by a single mother with three younger children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
I was a single mother for so long.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
My father always promises me things and never comes through, which has made it hard for Mom at times since she’s a single mother.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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