What is the meaning of girl?

noun

  • A young woman.
    • usage: "a young lady of 18"
  • A youthful female person.
    • usage: "the baby was a girl"; "the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle"
  • A female human offspring.
    • usage: "her daughter cared for her in her old age"
  • A girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved.
    • usage: "his girlfriend kicked him out"
  • A friendly informal reference to a grown woman.
    • usage: "Mrs. Smith was just one of the girls"
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APAWordNet. (2010). Girl. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/girl/definitions/1230216
ChicagoWordNet. 2010. "Girl" http://smartdefine.org/girl/definitions/1230216 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardWordNet 2010, Girl, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/girl/definitions/1230216>.
MLAWordNet. "Girl" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/girl/definitions/1230216>
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