schoolgirl

noun

school·​girl ˈskül-ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce schoolgirl (audio)
: a girl attending school

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The riots were sparked by the murder of three schoolgirls by Axel Rudakubana, the British son of Rwandan migrants. Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025 In the film’s opening scene, a white schoolgirl recites a list of the materials. Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025 From quoting Maya Angelou at the Season 9 reunion to cheering like a schoolgirl at the idea of sharing a bunk bed with a costar, Stacey Rusch left a lasting impression during her inaugural season on Bravo‘s The Real Housewives of Potomac. Claire Franken, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2025 The extremely funny opening scene, prominently featured in the trailers, has Frank foiling a gritty, Dark Knight–style bank robbery by posing as a tiny little schoolgirl. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for schoolgirl

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schoolgirl was in 1678

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“Schoolgirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolgirl. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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schoolgirl

noun
school·​girl -ˌgər(-ə)l How to pronounce schoolgirl (audio)
: a girl attending school

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