schoolgirl

noun

school·​girl ˈskül-ˌgər(-ə)l 

: a girl attending school

Examples of schoolgirl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clearly more advanced than the average schoolgirls, the two enter a competition sponsored by the Shueisha publishing house, whose editor (Masaki Suda) recognizes their talents and publishes their first story. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026

For a minute they’re linked, walking like Guatemalan schoolgirls with their arms in a tight V between them. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

Though clearly not human, Nanno (Chicha Amatayakul) is just a schoolgirl who wants to have fun. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Flashlight tag is an oldie but goodie and will have parents giggling like schoolgirls along with their kids. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing schoolgirl

• schoolgirl crush

Rhymes for schoolgirl

• cowgirl
• unfurl
• burl
• churl
• earl
• girl
• hurl
• merl
• merle
• perle
• swirl
• twirl

Kids Definition

schoolgirl

noun

school·​girl -ˌgər(-ə)l 

: a girl attending school