moms
Moms (noun) means plural of mom; mothers. Example: “The moms chatted while their kids played on the swings.”
How to use moms
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one mother, or the plural/possessive form of "mom."
Word forms
moms plural
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The _____ chatted while their kids played on the swings.
Etymology
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Rhymes for moms
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What does “moms” mean?
The word “moms” means plural of mom; mothers. In plain terms, more than one mother, or the plural/possessive form of "mom.".
How do you pronounce “moms”?
“Moms” is pronounced momz ([mɑmz] in IPA).
How do you use “moms” in a sentence?
Here is “moms” used in a sentence: “The moms chatted while their kids played on the swings.”
What part of speech is “moms”?
“Moms” is a noun.
Is “moms” a common word?
“Moms” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is moms the correct plural of mom?
Yes, moms is the standard plural form of mom, formed by simply adding -s, and it is used to refer to more than one mother, such as soccer moms or working moms.
Is moms used differently in American and British English?
Moms is the typical spelling in American English, while British English generally uses mums as the plural of mum. Both refer to the same meaning of mothers, and the choice depends on regional spelling conventions.
Can moms be used as a possessive?
To show possession, an apostrophe is added after the s, as in moms' night out, when referring to something belonging to multiple mothers. This differs from mom's, which is the possessive of the singular mom.