altar girl

noun

: a girl acting as a lay assistant in church services

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Two altar girls were dressed in t-shirts and shorts. Jane Arraf, NPR, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of altar girl was in 1905

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“Altar girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altar%20girl. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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