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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But the Jill Simpson tale was just too juicy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s also her first album in more than a decade, one that maintains the neo-soul continuum she’s nourished since her multi-platinum 2000 debut, “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1.”
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
His mother, Jill Tracy, worked in theater before slowing down to care for Todd and his three siblings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Appeared in the June 4, 2026, print edition as 'Why Jill Biden Didn’t Say No'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“Honey,” Mrs. Galluzzo said to Jill, her face softening.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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