junior miss

American  

noun

1. a teenage girl, especially a subdebutante.

2. junior.

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Etymology

Origin of junior miss

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

“We were shopping. I didn’t think I’d be able to come, but I ducked out of volunteering early today, because I do need a dress for the Junior Miss Deer Hill pageant. There’s an adorable boutique down the street. We were there for hours.”

From Literature

“There’s a thing for Junior Miss Deer Hill this afternoon. I still can’t believe someone nominated me. I’m just too busy! But I’ll do it, obviously. I can’t disappoint my fans.”

From Literature

She also won the UK Junior Miss competition, holding the title until July 2022.

From BBC

Janis started his acting career at a young age and appeared in "Junior Miss" at the age of 13.

From Fox News

She was first runner-up for Junior Miss Alabama in 1979.

From Washington Post