Eagle Scout

noun

1
: a Scout who has reached the highest level of achievement in scouting
2
: a straight-arrow and self-reliant man

Examples of Eagle Scout in a Sentence

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So for his Eagle Scout project, Parker did something about it. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 For his Eagle Scout project, Gallery built flower boxes for the local park. Dan Pompei, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2025 Court documents reveal Roske grew up in California, was an Eagle Scout and actively participated in her church. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025 Abdullah is also a lead organizer of scout units chartered to the Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust and the father of three sons who — like himself — made Eagle Scout. Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Eagle Scout

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Eagle Scout was in 1911

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“Eagle Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eagle%20Scout. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

Eagle Scout

noun
: a Boy Scout who has reached the highest level of achievement in scouting
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