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 Each baker makes their own Girl Scout Cookies, which means iconic favorites may differ in flavor and name – and new, specialty cookies are now available. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024 Louisville Courier Journal Girl Scout cookie lovers can rejoice since the famous treats will be on sale starting Monday. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 9 Jan. 2024 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

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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 17 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

Girl Scout

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