Synonyms

mommy

American

[mom-ee] / ˈmɒm i /

Also mommie

noun

Informal.

a diminutive of mom.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

mommies

plural

Etymology

Origin of mommy

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

Example Sentences

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On Instagram, mommy influencers made smug posts about being proven right by the hearing.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

You mention in this special about being in your “tia era,” but I’m thinking you’re more in your mommy era, yet your material isn’t overly mommy.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

"Everyone is looking for you, mommy," she said.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 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

“Yeah, I suppose that would be embarrassing—having your mommy walk you in on your first day.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

She recounted her career and the personal struggles of her and her children, who, as the book put it, had two mommies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2023

This week, she asked, “Where did the first baby come from before there were mommies and daddies?”

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2022

“Even when your mommies and daddies are far away, they are so proud of you, and I’m so proud of you as your president.”

From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2022

Mormon mommies, too, can lay claim to fueling the Utah-based trend.

From Washington Post ● May 5, 2022

“They’re sitting in Ms. Knight’s office right now. I think their mommies are getting called.”

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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