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

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And a range of kids, from high schoolers in Advanced Placement science classes to Girl Scout troops, have participated. Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025 During construction, motorists will be detoured to the 11th Street Girl Scout Bridge – also known as Kentucky Route 1120 – to travel between Covington and Newport. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025 The organization has since grown to include nearly two million members from 111 local Girl Scout councils and troops in more than 92 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025 Participating Wendy's restaurants can be found on the Girl Scout Cookie Finder. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Girl Scout

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Jul. 2025.

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Girl Scout

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