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 famed Girl Scout Cookie boxes sold annually between winter and spring is a way for Girl Scouts to earn money for their local troop as well as fund activities and experiences for themselves. Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026 What is the new Girl Scout Cookie flavor for 2026? Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026 Since early January, people in every community have been finding ways to order their favorite flavors of Girl Scout cookies. Josh Taylor, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 Or the cashiers know you by name and buy your kid's Girl Scout Cookies. Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Girl Scout

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 20 Feb. 2026.

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Girl Scout

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