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Mother's Day
/ˈmʌðɚz ˌdeɪ/ (MUTH-ərz day)
Definition
1
An annual holiday celebrated in many countries to honor mothers, motherhood, and maternal bonds.
2
In the United States and several other countries, it is observed on the second Sunday of May.
3
A day for expressing gratitude to mothers through gifts, cards, flowers, and special meals.
Examples
On Mother's Day, I upgraded my mom's coffee mug from 'World's Okayest Mom' to 'Galactic Overlord of Snacks'.
My plan for Mother's Day? Breakfast in bed – because nothing says 'relax' like syrup stains on fresh sheets.
She pretended to love the vacuum cleaner I got her for Mother's Day, but her side-eye said it all.
Mother's Day spa day: where 'me time' means locking the bathroom door against tiny human battering rams.