noun
Other Word Forms
- pregirlhood noun
Etymology
Origin of girlhood
Example Sentences
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In every decade, America rediscovers that girlhood is in crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
“This is such a girlhood experience,” said Littleton, who plans to enlist in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
She was in and out of psychiatric wards throughout our girlhood.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
The company eventually rebranded as Claire’s and became a symbol for kitschy fashion and girlhood by the early 2000s.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025
The splash and rumble of the great waterwheel within was a sound from her girlhood that brought a sad smile to Catelyn's face.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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