mompreneur

[ mom-pruh-nur, -noor ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a woman who is the primary caregiver to her young child or children and also manages her own business.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mompreneur¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; mom ( def ) + (entre)preneur ( def )

Example Sentences

Faryl Morse, 55, who owns the footwear company Faryl Robin, was also moved to make her own post, listing the social media lingo of “Boss Babe,” “WomEntrepreneur,” “Girl Boss” and “Mompreneur.”

From New York Times

The "mompreneur" added that she hopes to inspire other small businesses to partner with their local food bank or charity.

From Fox News

Calling her a “mompreneur,” however, diminished her while praising her inventiveness and tenacity.

From Washington Post

Krista Woods, a mompreneur from Ashburn, Va., literally did that with her business, which involves smelly athletic wear.

From Washington Post

For fun: The sneakily revolutionary promise of the “mompreneur.”

From Slate