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

Recent Examples on the Web In the days since the remains were discovered by a hunter on Saturday, a flurry of media and police activity has focused on an area near a quarry and a Girl Scout camp northwest of Two Rivers. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2024 They were raised in L.A., where LeeAnn was their Girl Scout troop leader for 13 years. Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024 Sarah Keating, MEd, the Vice President, Girl Scout Experience of the Girls Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) agrees watching TV with your tween or teen child can be a powerful and fun bonding experience. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 July 2024 Like her work in our organization’s education committee as a board member, the actions and statements of the one-time Girl Scout have been nothing short of honorable and full of care for those lacking power. Lourdes Rosado, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Girl Scout 

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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 23 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

Girl Scout

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