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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Which brings us to my Girl Scout Cookies power rankings. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026 Travelers are being redirected to the Girl Scout Bridge, also known as KY 1120 or 11th Street Bridge, until the new version opens in summer 2028. Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026 By 1936, the Girl Scout cookie fundraiser went nationwide. Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 Groups love The Hilton, a collection of luxury tents, or The Lodge, an impressive renovation of the old Girl Scout lodge (three bedrooms with queen beds, full kitchen, modern bath). Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Girl Scout

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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 19 Jan. 2026.

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Girl Scout

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