Girl

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɜːrl/

Girl (noun)

  1. a female child or young woman, usually under 18 years old
  2. a female friend or acquaintance, often used informally
  3. a female worker, often used in specific job titles

Examples

  • The girl played in the park.
  • A girl was reading a book quietly.

Common collocations: little girl, young girl, girl next door, girl talk, girl time

Synonyms of Girl

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Girl

  • referring to male children