Synonyms

mommy

American

[mom-ee] / ˈmɒm i /

Also mommie

noun

Informal.

plural

mommies

a diminutive of mom.

Etymology

Origin of mommy

First recorded in 1900–05, momm(a) + -y ². Cf. mammy, mummy ²

Example Sentences

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Tradwives and mommy bloggers are characterized by a cartoonishly slick and sanctimonious femininity; they perform choreographed dances with obedient children, bake sourdough bread, offer prayers and affiliate codes in the same breath.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Mr. Brolin is always engaging, and seems to be having a great time playing an angry jerk with mommy issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

He also highlighted a shift from signing messages as Madeleine and calling Mrs McCann "mommy" to Mrs Spragg messaging Mrs McCann to say Miss Wandelt only "believes she may be" the missing girl.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Mothers aren’t expected to be human, nor are they expected to be superhuman, though one can see why mommy bloggers like to use that term for its more positive connotation.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

It was something to play with when pretending to be a mommy, something to feed and rock and lay down gently in a crib.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

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