girl scout

American  

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.

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Girl Scout British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of girl scout

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

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 girl flourished, excelling as a girl scout and athlete, and playing French horn and bass viola in the Burbank Youth Symphony.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2016

"Those girls are everywhere," she told herself, and then fell to day dreams of girl scout possibilities.

From The Girl Scout Pioneers or Winning the First B. C. by Garis, Lilian