mater

[ˈmeɪtər]

mater Definition

• 1. a person's mother
• 2. a plant used as a source of food, especially tomatoes

Using mater: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mater" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm going to visit my mater this weekend.

• Example

  The farmers are growing maters in their fields.

mater Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mater

• mom
• mum
• mommy
• ma
• tomato plant

Phrases with mater

• old mater

  a humorous or affectionate term for one's mother, often used by British people

  Example

  I'm going to have tea with the old mater.

• mater dolorosa

  a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Jesus Christ

  Example

  The painting of Mater Dolorosa is very moving.

• mater familias

  the female head of a household or family

  Example

  She was the mater familias of the large and extended family.

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Summary: mater in Brief

The word 'mater' [ˈmeɪtər] refers to a person's mother or a plant used as a source of food, especially tomatoes. It is often used humorously or affectionately, such as in 'old mater,' and in phrases like 'mater dolorosa,' which represents the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Jesus Christ.