mother meaning and definition

MOTHER noun

Definition of mother (noun)

1. a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
   • "the mother of three children"
   • synonyms: female parent
   • antonym: begetter
2. a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar
3. a term of address for an elderly woman
4. a term of address for a mother superior
5. a condition that is the inspiration for an activity or situation
   • "necessity is the mother of invention"

MOTHER verb

Definition of mother (verb)

1. care for like a mother
   • "She fusses over her husband"
   • synonyms: fuss, overprotect
2. make children
   • "Abraham begot Isaac"; "Men often father children but don't recognize them"
   • synonyms: beget, bring forth, engender, father, generate, get, sire