Synonyms for

Mamma

Verb / ˈmɑ:mʌ / Another word for mamma — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mamma is another word for 'mom' or 'mother'. It is a way to say 'mom' in some countries or cultures.

Synonyms & similar words

mama mum mammarygland mummy mommy mammy ma momma mom mom mother mommy mama mum ma momma mater parent caretaker guardian momsy momster mumsy materfamilias matriarch progenitress mommykins

Synonyms by register

Formal

mother matriarch progenitor

Informal

mom mommy mama mum ma

Literary

mater madre dam

Antonyms

father daddy papa male parent patriarch

Common collocations

  • dear mamma
  • poor mamma
  • mamma bear
  • mamma bird
  • mamma mia
  • mamma hen
  • mamma nature

Word family

noun mamma

Usage note

Mamma is an informal and affectionate term for mother, often used by young children. It is less common in formal contexts than 'mother'.

Example sentences

  1. My mamma makes the best pancakes!
  2. I gave my mamma a hug before I left for school.
  3. My mamma loves to read books to me at bedtime.
  4. My mamma is the best mom in the world.
  5. I miss my mamma when she is at work.

Quotes

  • 'A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.' - Agatha Christie
  • 'God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.' - Rudyard Kipling
  • 'A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.' - Cardinal Mermillod

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