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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Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor declared today Pim Neill Day, in honor of the 6-year-old Girl Scout who is going viral for her cookie-selling goals. Josh Taylor, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026 During the gray days of January and February, Girl Scout Cookie Season comes in like a beacon of light, bringing joy, sweetness, and of course, Samoas. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 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 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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Girl Scout

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