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

You gotta get the Angry Samoa, which is a Girl Scout cookie.

From Los Angeles Times

She was a Girl Scout, cheerleader and the wrestling team’s scorekeeper.

From Los Angeles Times

A neighborhood WhatsApp chat that used to be filled with observations about coyotes, the occasional bear sighting and Girl Scout cookie sale announcements is dominated by the efforts to return.

From Los Angeles Times

The group, aged from 8 to 10 years old, looked like your typical Girl Scout troop, but instead of selling cookies, they were calling for justice and reform.

From Salon

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