girl

girl · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A female child.

  2. 2.

    A young woman.

  3. 3.

    A daughter.

  4. 4.

    (informal) A woman of any age, used affectionately or informally.

  5. 5.

    (dated or offensive) A female servant.

Forms

plural: girls

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    girlfriend — A female friend; a female romantic partner.
  • •
    girl Friday — A female assistant.
  • •
    girl power — Female empowerment.
  • •
    the girl next door — An ordinary, wholesome young woman.
  • •
    girls' night out — A social outing for women.

Related words

Antonyms: boy, man
See also: boy, child, girls, woman
Synonyms: lass, maiden, young woman

Etymology

From Middle English gurle, girle ("child, young person"), of uncertain origin. Originally applied to both sexes until the 16th century when it became specific to females.