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  girl scout

  noun

  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
  Girl Scout

  noun

  a member of the equivalent organization for girls to the Scouts

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

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“I’ve been a girl scout my entire life, from which I learned that you try to leave the campsite better than you found it,” she said.

From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2022

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 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

I only wish I was a girl scout with a summer in camp before me!”

From Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp by Lillian Elizabeth Roy

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026

The San Marino native has memories of visiting the Eaton Canyon Nature Center as a Girl Scout and filming a commercial for her first political campaign at Charles S. Farnsworth Park.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 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

But only a month later, Adria dropped out of gymnastics and joined Girl Scout Brownies instead.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles