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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There's also a lineup of documentaries whose subjects include singers Courtney Love and Marianne Faithfull, tennis legend Billie Jean King, author Salman Rushdie, and topics like artificial intelligence, summitting K2, and children competing to sell the most Girl Scout cookies. David Morgan, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Those who sell at least 1,000 packages can earn a free week at Girl Scout camp. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 The Girl Scout baking mixes and frostings can be preordered from the Miss Jones website from now until January 31. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026 The shortbread cookies featured a series of Girl Scout messages embossed on top and had a rich fudge coating on the bottom. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Girl Scout

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Jan. 2026.

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Girl Scout

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