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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Boy and Girl Scout troops can also work with Sticky Fingers to earn cooking and baking patches. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Rainey was a dedicated Cub Scout den mother and Girl Scout troop leader, patron of the arts and supporter of the Walnut Creek library system and downtown business community. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Each participated in a White House science fair through their Girl Scout troupe. Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Highlights will include posting of colors, singing of the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops along with a bugler. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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Girl Scout

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