Girl Scout

noun

: a member of any of the scouting programs of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for girls ages 5 through 17

Examples of Girl Scout in a Sentence

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The only stage in town was a church, so the venue moonlighted as the host of Girl Scout meetings, potluck dinners and local productions. Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025 One inspiring highlight was the Girl Scout Pinning Ceremony, at which legislators and state officials were honored for their commitment to uplifting and empowering girls. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025 She is seen all smiles, holding a box of Girl Scout cookies next to a table of the treats. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Just like Girl Scout cookies themselves, these Pop-Tarts flavors are sadly only available for a limited time, while supplies last. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Girl Scout

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Girl Scout was in 1919

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“Girl Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Girl%20Scout. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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Girl Scout

noun
: a member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America
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