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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The doughnut and coffeehouse chain has a trio of new doughnuts inspired by Girl Scout Cookies, available now for a limited time, at participating shops nationwide. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 July 2026 This former Girl Scouts of Wisconsin campground 45 minutes from Milwaukee has three group tent sites, an eclectic collection of vintage trailers, and eight 1940s Girl Scout camp cabins. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026 During the ceremony, boxes of Girl Scout cookies would be handed out to the audience—to Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and much of the Hollywood establishment. — Lynn Godfrey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Girl Scouts of the USA to introduce new doughnut flavors inspired by beloved Girl Scout cookies. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 7 July 2026 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

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