Synonyms for

Girl

Verb / gɜ:l / Another word for girl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A female child.

Synonyms & similar words

missy littlegirl boy younglady youngwoman miss malechild son femalechild fille daughter ladyfriend girlfriend lass maiden miss lassie gal lassy babe dame chick damsel lasso maidenhood maid missy nymph schoolgirl tomboy wench woman

Synonyms by register

Formal

female child young woman maiden

Informal

gal lass chick broad

Literary

damsel maid wench

Antonyms

boy man lad youth gentleman

Common collocations

  • little girl
  • young girl
  • girl next door
  • girl scout
  • girl power
  • girl talk
  • girl friday
  • good girl

Word family

noun girlhood
adjective girlish

Usage note

While 'girl' can refer to any female child or adolescent, it is sometimes considered informal or even diminutive when used to refer to adult women, depending on the context and region.

Example sentences

  1. The girl is playing with her doll.
  2. My sister is a smart girl.
  3. The girl with the red hair is my friend.
  4. The little girl is crying.
  5. A group of girls are playing tag in the park.

Quotes

  • I'm not a girl, not yet a woman. - Britney Spears
  • I'm a good girl because I really believe in love, integrity, and respect. - Katy Perry
  • I'm a lucky girl. I have a family who supports me in all my endeavors. - Miranda Kerr

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