motherhood
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for motherhood, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state or experience of being a mother.
Synonyms
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How to use motherhood
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English moderhode, built from "mother" plus the suffix "-hood", which denotes a state or condition.
Full origin of motherhood →Frequently asked questions
What does “motherhood” mean?
The word “motherhood” means the state or experience of being a mother. In plain terms, the condition or role of being someone's mother.
How do you pronounce “motherhood”?
“Motherhood” is pronounced MUH-thuh-huud (/ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “motherhood” in a sentence?
Here is “motherhood” used in a sentence: “Motherhood changed the way she saw the world.”
What is another word for “motherhood”?
Words with a similar meaning to “motherhood” include momhood, mumhood, mommyhood, mummyhood and mothership.
What part of speech is “motherhood”?
“Motherhood” is a noun.
Where does the word “motherhood” come from?
The word “motherhood” comes from Middle English. From Middle English moderhode, built from "mother" plus the suffix "-hood", which denotes a state or condition.
Is “motherhood” a common word?
“Motherhood” is an uncommon word in modern English.