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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
Highlights will include posting of colors, singing of the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops along with a bugler.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2024
Then there are the ongoing Girl Scout Gold Award projects that address community issues, such as the project conducted by Sage Johnson, a member of Troop No. 43550 from Hartford Memorial Baptist Church.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2024
Native:Girl Scout Cookie Season is back which means... deodorant?
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2024
All proceeds fund college scholarships, local community charities, and the maintenance of the Girl Scout House.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
The troop leaders sing the traditional Girl Scout goodbye, the scouts try to follow along.
Make new friends, But keep the old.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 13 May 2024
Select special pricing offers also available including Education in Motion on May 17, 20 or 22; Homeschool Day on June 4; Teacher Appreciation Day on June 11; Summer Camp Days on June 12, June 26, July 10 and July 24; Boy Scout Day on June 18; and Girl Scout Day and June 25.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The familiar face of the pig that has smiled down on many car washes and Girl Scout cookie sales and hundreds of shoppers will continue for a few more weeks, but on Sept. 22, Piggly Wiggly will become Milam’s Market.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
To Girl Scout Troop 76822, ambition is a virtue, badges are gold, and a concrete animal is as good of a companion as any.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1919, in the meaning defined above
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“Girl Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Girl%20Scout. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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Girl Scout
noun
: a member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America
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