noun
- mother (used by young children)
- a milk-producing gland in female mammals
Usage: informal; childish
Usage: biological; technical
Examples
- The little girl called for her mamma when she fell down.
- Where is mamma? I want to show her my drawing.
- The child ran to mamma for comfort.
- Each mamma contains ducts that carry milk to the nipple.
- The veterinarian examined the dog’s mamma for signs of infection.
- Mammals are named for their mamma, which produce milk for their young.