Mother Nature

noun

: nature personified as a woman considered as the source and guiding force of creation

Examples of Mother Nature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In classical jewelry design, the butterfly often is used to communicate an appreciation for Mother Nature, Cervi explains, reflected in its natural cycles and rhythms. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024 Amenities sometimes outweigh location A beachfront hotel is lovely, but sometimes Mother Nature has another plan. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024 From a solar charger power bank to a four-pack of thermal blankets that is currently 46% off, these products ensure families are prepared—not scared—for Mother Nature’s next fit. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 9 May 2024 Stars are serving a full bounty of striking floral prints and earthy tones that would make Mother Nature want to strut down the red carpet. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 No Rudy but no answers for KAT: Even a stop from Mother Nature couldn’t help the Nuggets on Monday night. Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 6 May 2024 Hopefully Mother Nature is in a celebratory mood and stays as calm as possibly Saturday for the 100th May Fete Parade and Festival in Palo Alto. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024 April's full moon has been given lots of other names—like fish moon and sprouting grass moon, for instance—depending on Mother Nature's activities in various regions of the country. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024 Some 32 million people in the US alone live along the route the moon’s shadow will travel during Monday’s eclipse — known as the path of totality — although Mother Nature may potentially ruin the view for some. Andrew Torgan, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Mother Nature was in 1551

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“Mother Nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Nature. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

Mother Nature

noun
: nature represented as a woman thought of as the source and guiding force of creation
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