Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
girl
noun
/ɡɜːrl/
Definition
A female child or young woman, typically referring to someone who has not yet reached adulthood.
Examples
- She is a bright girl who excels in her studies.
- The girl played with her friends at the park.
- They invited all the girls to the birthday party.
Meaning
The term ‘girl’ commonly refers to a female member of the human species who is biologically female and is usually considered a child up until the age of about 18, when she becomes a woman.
Synonyms
- young woman
- female child
- lass
- maiden
