Synonyms for

Girls

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

Definition

Girls are female children or young women.

Synonyms & similar words

missy daughter littlegirl boy younglady youngwoman miss malechild son femalechild fille girl ladyfriend girlfriend females daughters maidens lassies misses damsels chicks gals lassos lassies maids missies missises missises missuses poppets wenches wives women

Synonyms by register

Formal

females young women adolescents

Informal

gals lasses chicks babes

Literary

maidens damsels wenches

Antonyms

boys men gentlemen lads fellows males

Common collocations

  • little girls
  • young girls
  • girl power
  • girl scout
  • girl next door
  • girl talk
  • girl group
  • girl child

Word family

noun girl
verb girlish
adjective girlish

Usage note

While 'girls' can refer to young females, it is also commonly used informally for adult women, sometimes with a condescending connotation. 'Young women' or 'women' are more formal and respectful terms for adult females.

Example sentences

  1. The girls had a sleepover party last night.
  2. She is one of the smartest girls in her class.
  3. Girls can do anything boys can do.
  4. The girls giggled and chatted during their lunch break.
  5. When I was a little girl, I loved playing with dolls.

Quotes

  • I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me.
  • Girls just wanna have fun.
  • Here's to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.

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