An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
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Jodie, who was a girl scout – was said to be a “wonderful student “ by the Principal at Havering College.
From BBC ● May 16, 2019
When I was a kid I was like I'm going to be outside, when the food's ready just call me or I would cook for a girl scout badge, that was it.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2018
The teachings she describes might well have come from my sister's girl scout troop in the US. in the 60s.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2017
The Bakersfield fire department’s pet oxygen mask was donated just a year earlier by a local girl scout troop, firefighters told local media.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 22, 2017
Surely a girl scout and her visitor may dream her own dreams; why should outsiders pry into their secrets?
From The Girl Scouts at Bellaire Or Maid Mary's Awakening by Garis, Lilian
Photos posted to his Facebook page capture the simple joys of family life: making funny faces, fishing, hawking Girl Scout cookies, playing lacrosse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Fans of rocky road ice cream can rejoice because the flavor — chocolate ice cream swirled with nuts and marshmallows — will be available in Girl Scout cookie form next year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
The S’mores cookies, graham cracker sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallow filling, were introduced during the 2017 Girl Scout cookie season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
Both flavors can be purchased in person at Girl Scouts cookie booths or online using the Girl Scout Cookie Finder.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2025
"She said she once won a prize for selling the most Girl Scout cookies," said Zero.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
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