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
Independent curator jill moniz — she spells her name in all lowercase letters — looks to a hitherto unexamined strain of metalwork as integral to black L.A. artists’ work, mostly since the 1960s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2019
A jill of all trades whose life and loves mirror their century?
From The Guardian ● Apr. 7, 2013
Mix together a jill of rich milk, a large wine glass of rose water, and four ounces of white sugar.
From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Eliza Leslie
Jill Johnston, who led both USC studies, said the published data could make a difference for the community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Gold.com has appointed Jill Van as its next chief financial officer, effective immediately.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 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
Dr Jill Williams, a psychologist and business coach in north Wales, specialises in working with people affected by burnout.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Jill and I scooted toward the edge of the street, closer to Jerry’s.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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