mother earth

noun

1. the earth regarded as the source of all animate and inanimate things.
2. the land or soil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mother earth¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

The teaser's promise that "Mother Earth is expecting" uses the language of birth, playing into the franchise's ongoing themes about motherhood.

From Salon

In a stern voiceover, we hear "In 2120, Mother Earth is expecting . . ." accompanied by matching text onscreen.

From Salon

“We used Mother Earth's gravity to nudge us to the Moon. It took us weeks and a lot of resourceful planning. Isro has mastered this and done it successfully so many times.”

From BBC

As incense burned at a ceremony led by Maya leaders, he performed a ritual asking Mother Earth for permission to build the train.

From Los Angeles Times

“And if you’re going to protect Mother Earth, then why not go with glass? ‘Plastic bad, right?’

From Slate