girl meaning and definition

GIRL noun

Definition of girl (noun)

1. a young woman
   • "a young lady of 18"
   • synonyms: fille, miss, missy, young lady, young woman
2. a youthful female person
   • "the baby was a girl"; "the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle"
   • synonyms: female child, little girl
   • antonym: boy
3. a female human offspring
   • "her daughter cared for her in her old age"
   • synonyms: daughter
   • antonym: boy
4. a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved
   • "his girlfriend kicked him out"
   • synonyms: girlfriend, lady friend
5. a friendly informal reference to a grown woman
   • "Mrs. Smith was just one of the girls"