jill
noun
a girl or young woman.
jill
1 American
[jil]
/ dʒɪl /
noun
(sometimes initial capital letter)
-
a girl or young woman.
-
a sweetheart.
Jill
2
American
[jil]
/ dʒɪl /
noun
jill
British
/ dʒɪl /
noun
Etymology
Origin of jill
Generic use of Jill
Example Sentences
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The Los Angeles artist was part of a group show of Black female sculptors titled “Signifying Form” at the Landing gallery in L.A.'s West Adams district, organized by independent curator jill moniz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2021
Organized by jill moniz, the exhibition looks at the ways in which metalwork has been integral to the work of black L.A. artists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2019
Inspired by Saar’s adept use of materials, curator jill moniz brings together work by women sculptors in a separate gallery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2018
A jill of all trades whose life and loves mirror their century?
From The Guardian ● Apr. 7, 2013
When the lard has come to a hard boil, begin to put in the fritters; allowing for each about a jill of batter, or half a large tea-cup full.
From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Eliza Leslie
Corrections & Amplifications Jill Valentine, a resident of Fairford, was incorrectly identified as Jill Lavender in an earlier version of this article.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Jewelry just seems to be something that continues to trend incredibly well with our customers,” Jill Timm, Kohl’s chief financial officer, said on the company’s earnings call.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Grammy-winning singer Jill Scott brought her “To Whom This May Concern” album — her first in more than a decade — to life at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater last week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Within Labour, some support drilling for "security of supply and affordability", while others point to the jobs it can secure, said Jill Rutter, senior fellow at the Institute for Government.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
I found Jill, and we walked with a huge group of kids, making our slow march to Jerry’s.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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