Meaning of girl in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɡərl/

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1. Noun

   girl

   Etymology

   Middle English (denoting a child or young person of either sex): perhaps related to Low German gör‘child’

   Definitions

   1. a young woman

   Examples

   • « a young lady of 18 »
2. 2. a youthful female person

   Examples

   • « the baby was a girl »
   • « the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle »

   Antonyms

   • male child
   • boy
   • male child
   • boy
3. 3. a female human offspring

   Examples

   • « her daughter cared for her in her old age »

   Antonyms

   • son
   • boy
   • son
   • boy
4. 4. a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved

   Examples

   • « his girlfriend kicked him out »
5. 5. a friendly informal reference to a grown woman

   Examples

   • « Mrs. Smith was just one of the girls »