maternity
word
/məˈtɝnɪti/
/mətˈɜːnɪti/
Definition
The state of being a mother; often used to refer to pregnancy, childbirth, or facilities and clothing for mothers.
Usage & Nuances
'Maternity' is formal and mostly used in medical, employment, or retail contexts ('maternity leave', 'maternity ward', 'maternity clothes'). Not used to mean 'motherhood' in an emotional sense; that is 'motherhood.'
Spanish: maternidadPortuguese (BR): maternidadePortuguese (PT): maternidadeChinese (Simplified): 母性 - 产妇（用语）Chinese (Traditional): 母性 - 產婦（用語）Hindi: मातृत्वArabic: الأمومةBengali: মাতৃত্বRussian: материнствоJapanese: 母性 - マタニティ（妊娠・出産関連）Vietnamese: thai sản - tình mẫu tửKorean: 모성 - 임신 관련Turkish: annelikUrdu: ماترتیIndonesian: kehamilan - ibu hamil (konteks)
Example Sentences
She is on maternity leave after having her baby.
basic
The hospital has a new maternity ward.
basic
Maternity clothes are comfortable during pregnancy.
basic
After her promotion, she found out she was eligible for extended maternity leave.
natural
The company is reviewing its maternity policy to better support working mothers.
natural
I bought some maternity leggings because my jeans no longer fit.
natural