mamma
10 synonyms for mamma, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The milk-producing organ in female mammals, including the breast; anatomical term for the mammary gland.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin mamma ("breast").
Full origin of mamma →Frequently asked questions
What does “mamma” mean?
The word “mamma” means the milk-producing organ in female mammals, including the breast; anatomical term for the mammary gland. In plain terms, the formal anatomical word for the breast or mammary gland — not the same as the informal "mama" meaning mother.
How do you pronounce “mamma”?
“Mamma” is pronounced MA-muh (/ˈmæmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “mamma” in a sentence?
Here is “mamma” used in a sentence: “The textbook diagram labelled the parts of the mamma.”
What part of speech is “mamma”?
“Mamma” is a noun.
Where does the word “mamma” come from?
The word “mamma” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin mamma ("breast").
Is “mamma” a common word?
“Mamma” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
