Mother's Day

American  

noun

1. a day, usually the second Sunday in May, set aside in honor of mothers.

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Mother's Day British  

noun

1. the second Sunday in May, observed as a day in honour of mothers

2. Also called: Mothering Sunday.  the fourth Sunday in Lent, when mothers traditionally receive presents from their children

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Example Sentences

One of them is looking for a place to plug in her electric car, another is zipping around the large lot on a motorized scooter, and a third is carrying a large, elaborately framed photo of their mother, “the Queen of our hearts,” who died on Mother’s Day, so she can be part of the family photo commemorating the 2025 tree season.

From Los Angeles Times

On May 10-11, 2024, Earth was hit by the strongest event of this kind in more than two decades, known as the Gannon storm or Mother's Day storm.

From Science Daily

Sirikit was at Bhumibol's side throughout his reign and her birthday was designated as Thailand's National Mother's Day.

From Barron's

She was seen as a key maternal figure for the country, with her birthday, 12 August, marked as Mother's Day since 1976.

From BBC

Pulane Lucas, mom of ex-NFL player Stanley Wilson Jr., will participate in the Mother’s Day vigil outside the Twin Towers Correctional Facility with other affected parents.

From Los Angeles Times