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