Meaning of girl in English
Noun
girlEtymology
Middle English (denoting a child or young person of either sex): perhaps related to Low German gör‘child’Definitions
1. a young womanExamples
- « a young lady of 18 »
- 2. a youthful female person
Examples
- « the baby was a girl »
- « the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle »
Antonyms
- 3. a female human offspring
Examples
- « her daughter cared for her in her old age »
Antonyms
- 4. a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved
Examples
- « his girlfriend kicked him out »
- 5. a friendly informal reference to a grown woman
Examples
- « Mrs. Smith was just one of the girls »