Synonyms for

Mum

Verb / mʌm / Another word for mum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person's mother

Synonyms & similar words

mama chrysanthemummorifolium mamma mommy mammy mummy dendranthemagrandifloruom silent ma momma floristschrysanthemum mom mom mother mama ma mommy mammy momma mamma parent matriarch mommykins mater mommy-o momsy mummy stepmother birth-giver

Synonyms by register

Formal

mother matriarch

Informal

mom ma mama mommy

Literary

mater madre

Antonyms

father dad parent male parent

Common collocations

  • dear mum
  • my mum
  • mum's the word
  • loving mum
  • poor mum
  • mum and dad
  • mum's kitchen

Word family

noun motherhood
adjective maternal

Usage note

Primarily British English. In American English, 'mom' is the more common term. 'Mum's the word' is an idiom meaning to keep a secret.

Example sentences

  1. My mum is the best.
  2. I love spending time with my mum.
  3. My mum makes the best cookies.
  4. I miss my mum when she goes to work.
  5. My mum always knows what to say.

Quotes

  • A mother's love for her child is like no other love. To be able to put that feeling aside because you want your child to have something else - something better - that is the sign of a great mother. - Debra Ginsberg
  • My mother was my role model before I even knew what that word was. - Lisa Leslie
  • A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's. - Princess Diana

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