Definitions for motherhood
ˈmʌð ərˌhʊdmoth·er·hood

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. motherhood, maternitynoun

   the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. motherhoodnoun

   the state of being a mother

2. motherhoodnoun

   mothers as a group

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Motherhoodnoun

   The office or character of a mother.

   Etymology: from mother.

   Thou shalt see the blessed mother-maid
   Exalted more for being good,
   Than for her interest of motherhood. John Donne.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. motherhood

   Motherhood refers to the state or role of being a mother. It encompasses the aspects of raising a child or children, such as giving birth, nurturing, caring, teaching, and providing emotional, physical, and social support. Motherhood can also represent the influence and impact a mother has on her children's development, well-being, and in the functioning of the larger society.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Motherhoodnoun

   the state of being a mother; the character or office of a mother

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Motherhood

   Motherhood is a 2009 independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Katherine Dieckmann and starring Uma Thurman.

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. motherhood

   The headliner in God's great vaudeville.

How to pronounce motherhood?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say motherhood in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of motherhood in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of motherhood in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of motherhood in a Sentence

1. The Pope:

   Yes, it's funny, I understand, but it is the reality. And this denial of fatherhood or motherhood diminishes us, it takes away our humanity. And in this way civilization becomes aged and without humanity, because it loses the richness of fatherhood and motherhood. And our homeland suffers, as it does not have children.

2. Aloo Denish:

   A mother's love is the purest form of magic; a selfless masterpiece that knows no boundaries, defies all odds and endures all obstacles and challenges; it's a love painted with sacrifice, unrivalled dedication and unmatched devotion. Motherhood is indeed an act of unwavering faith and limitless optimism in the future wellbeing of a child - Aloo Denish

3. Actress Mariska Hargitay:

   They are the answer to everything, [My character Olivia] really prepared me for motherhood, because as a cop, you are in charge of any emergency and you need to stay calm, take control. It’s the same thing with being a parent.

4. Judith Pugh:

   Motherhood is a wonderful thing - what a pity to waste it on children.

5. Karen Fleming-Ginn:

   Motherhood could cut both ways in this case.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=motherhood
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Motherhood
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=motherhood
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motherhood
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=motherhood
7. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=motherhood