girl scout

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letters),  a member of an organization of girls Girl Scouts founded in the U.S. in 1912 by Juliette Low that seeks to develop certain skills, as well as health, citizenship, and character.

Girl Scout

noun

1. Brit equivalent: Guide. a member of the equivalent organization for girls to the Scouts

Word History and Origins

Origin of girl scout¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

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

Two commercial bakers supply the millions of boxes sold every Girl Scout cookie season: ABC Bakers, headquartered in Richmond, Va., and Little Brownie Bakers, owned by Ferrero U.S.A. and headquartered in Louisville, Ky.

From Los Angeles Times

But instead of rubberizing reality, this colors in its community with understanding and empathy, reminding us there are plenty of places that haven’t forgotten, as a Girl Scout selling cookies puts it, that it’s nice to be nice.

From Salon

As a girl, Meester did local theater in Marco Island, Fla. The only stage in town was a church, so the venue moonlighted as the host of Girl Scout meetings, potluck dinners and local productions.

From Los Angeles Times