jill
noun
a girl or young woman.
jill
1 American
[jil]
/ dʒɪl /
noun
(sometimes initial capital letter)
-
a girl or young woman.
-
a sweetheart.
Jill
2
American
[jil]
/ dʒɪl /
noun
jill
British
/ dʒɪl /
noun
Etymology
Origin of jill
Generic use of Jill
Example Sentences
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But the Jill Simpson tale was just too juicy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“To Whom This May Concern” is Jill Scott’s way of reminding her listeners of that, fortified with the spirits and songs of Black artists who came before her.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
His mother, Jill Tracy, worked in theater before slowing down to care for Todd and his three siblings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
“He said, you know, ‘What do you think, Jill?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“I heard someone talking about it earlier,” Jill said, scooching closer.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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