English · Family & People
mother
/ˈmʌðə/
[/ˈmʌðə/]
female parent
Beginnernoun
Definition
A female parent.
Example
My mother taught me how to cook all of my favorite dishes.
My mother taught me how to cook all of my favorite dishes.
Etymology
From Old English "modor," related to Latin "mater."
How & Where It’s Used
A core family term; informal forms include "mum" and "mom".