mama bear
mama bear noun: a female bear currently rearing one or more cubs.
Noun
mama bear (plural mama bears)
- A female bear currently rearing one or more cubs.
- A woman, especially a mother, who is extremely protective of a child or children.
- To my sister, Kristen, who wears the badge of motherhood with pride and inspires people to love without reservation, without judgment, without fear. She is a mama bear and a wonder to watch in action!2009, Kimberly Van Meter, Kids on the Doorstep, →ISBN, dedication, page 6
- Synonyms:
- helicopter mom, mama grizzly, tiger mom, tiger mother
Synonyms of mama bear
Forms of mama bear
| plural | mama bears |
|---|---|
| alternative form | mamma bear |
| alternative US | momma bear |
| alternative Commonwealth | mumma bear |
Words formed from mama bear
Questions about mama bear
- What does mama bear mean?
- Mama bear means a female bear currently rearing one or more cubs.
- What part of speech is mama bear?
- Mama bear is a noun.
- What is the plural of mama bear?
- The plural of mama bear is mama bears.
Words near mama bear in the dictionary
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