mum's

Belonging to mother

Mum's is the possessive or contraction form of mum, the British term for mother.

As a possessive, it indicates something belonging to one's mother: I'm staying at mum's house, mum's cooking.

The contraction shortens "mum is" or "mum has": Mum's coming to visit, Mum's already left.

Context usually makes the meaning clear.

maternal

cooking

Preparing food with heat

  • recipesInstructions for preparing dishes
  • adviceGuidance on decisions
  • hugsAffectionate arm wraps

love · kitchen · apron · home · warmth · comfort · care · wisdom · lap · voice

possessions

handbag

Portable container for belongings

  • purseBag for personal items
  • jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
  • perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing

lipstick · cardigan · slippers · reading glasses · photo album · recipe book · sewing kit · knitting · hairbrush · compact

culinary

roast

Dry-heat cooking method

  • gravyThickened meat drippings
  • casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
  • pieCrust-enclosed baked dish

pudding · stew · Sunday dinner · baking · cake · biscuits · soup · meatloaf · lasagna · curry

household

house

Residential building

  • gardenCultivated plant area
  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
  • curtainsHanging fabric window covers

dishes · tablecloth · ornaments · furniture · china · vase · carpet · cushions · wallpaper · knick-knacks

sayings

word

Linguistic meaning unit

  • say-soInformal authorization
  • ordersInstructions to obey
  • rulesPrinciples governing behavior

opinion · warning · lectures · stories · phrases · expressions · nagging · reminder · proverbs · wisdom

Opposites
parental possession

mum'sdad's

Paternal possessive form

father's · papa's · daddy's · pa's · pop's

generational possession within family

mum'sdad's

Paternal possessive form

father's · son's · daughter's · child's · kid's

Phrases
Family

mum, mummy, mums

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G