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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But while man's best friend can now get in on the Girl Scout Cookie tradition, Donati cautioned owners against letting their dogs overindulge. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Local dates vary, but the Girl Scout cookie season generally runs from January to April. Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The Girl Scouts are also debuting an allergy-friendly cookie — Girl Scout Sparkables. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 Both cookies will be available online only beginning January 12, 2027, through the entire Girl Scout Cookie season. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2026.

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Girl Scout

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