hockey mom

[hok-ee mom] /ˈhɒk i ˌmɒm/

noun, U.S. and Canada. Informal.

a mother who spends much time driving her children to hockey rinks, watching their games, and encouraging their participation in the sport:

Hockey moms are made of tough stuff.

Origin of hockey mom

1955-1960

First recorded in 1955-60

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Contemporary Examples

One year ago this weekend, a little-known Alaskan hockey mom stepped into the national spotlight for the first time.

12 Best and Worst Sarah Palin Moments The Daily Beast Video August 27, 2009
Conservative blogger Reihan Salam once loudly backed America's hockey mom.

Sarah, You Blew It Reihan Salam April 16, 2009
Oh right, this story goes to the sincerity of her hockey mom persona.

So Long, Democrats Wendy Button October 28, 2008
Now I am no hockey mom, but as a working mother of six, I totally know where you are coming from.

Dear Sarah, I Can Relate Laura Bennett October 14, 2008

Contemporary definitions for hockey mom

noun

a woman with hockey-playing children, particularly one devotes much time and effort in supporting this activity

Examples

Sarah Palin wanted to be known as a hockey mom.

Word Origin

1985

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