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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Earlier this year, a report from Moms Across America claimed Girl Scout cookies contained traces of toxic metals and glyphosate, sparking headlines and a mention on Joe Rogan's podcast. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Online ordering for the 2026 Girl Scout cookie season is set to begin on January 12. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025 Sales through the Girl Scout Cookie Program support programs at local Girl Scout councils and troops. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season runs from January through April, but local timing and availability varies. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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Girl Scout

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