Definition of motherhood in US English:
motherhood
nounˈməT͟Hərˌho͝odˈməðərˌhʊd
The state of being a mother.
she juggles motherhood with a demanding career
Example sentencesExamples
- She's too wrapped up in her desires at becoming a judge to contemplate motherhood.
- Women with children are now just as likely to be in work as those without, as more choose to delay motherhood until they have established their careers.
- Gina says she was prepared for motherhood and aims to be the best mum she can be.
- She admits she is quite surprised to find herself contemplating older motherhood.
- Past performances show that women athletes who are determined to return to the top after embracing motherhood can succeed in their quest.
- "I think it's important that we embrace motherhood in the variety of different forms that it takes," she says.
- She gradually wound down her career, concentrating on motherhood and her abiding interest in environmental causes and other social issues.
- She is working to balance motherhood with two small children along with post-doctoral work in neurobiology.
- The project helped young mothers prepare and adjust to motherhood.
- By the time she delivered her first baby, she felt completely prepared for motherhood.