Synonyms for

Jill

Verb / dʒɪl / Another word for jill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jill is a female given name, a short form of the name Jillian or Gillian.

Synonyms & similar words

Gillian Jillian Jilly Jillie Gillie Gill Jil Jyl Jillayne Jillana Jillean Jilleen Jillene Jilliana Jillianna Jillieann Jillien Jillyan Jillisa Jillissa

Synonyms by register

Informal

girl lass wench

Literary

maiden damsel

Common collocations

  • jack and jill
  • jill-of-all-trades
  • jill-of-some-trades
  • jill-of-no-trades

Word family

noun jill

Usage note

Primarily used in the phrase 'jack and jill' or as a female counterpart to 'jack'. The term 'wench' can sometimes carry negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. Jill loves to play with her friends.
  2. I saw Jill at the store yesterday.
  3. Jill is a great singer.
  4. Jill is my best friend.
  5. Jill is going to the beach this weekend.

Quotes

  • Jill had a pail of water, Jack had a fiddle and a bow.
  • Jill of all trades, mistress of none.
  • Jill came tumbling after.

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