mothers

moth-ers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of mother; female parents.

  2. 2.

    Women who have given birth or who nurture and care for others.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Mother's Day — A day to honor mothers, celebrated in many countries
  • •
    mothers-in-law — The mothers of one's spouse

Related words

See also: family, mother, parent

Etymology

Plural of mother, from Old English modor, from Proto-Germanic moder, from Proto-Indo-European meh-ter.