schoolgirl

[skool-gurl]

noun

1. a girl attending school.

Other Word Forms

• schoolgirlish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of schoolgirl¹

First recorded in 1770–80; school ¹ + girl

Example Sentences

He has agreed to sell what he claims to be THC vape liquids to a schoolgirl – an illegal substance which is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.

From BBC

Our reporter, posing as a schoolgirl, bought four bottles through a dealer on the social media site that later tested positive for the so-called zombie drug.

From BBC

Chinese schoolgirl Yu Zidi became the youngest swimmer in history to win a medal at the World Aquatics Championships as China claimed bronze in the relay.

From BBC

Families of the schoolgirls recently told the BBC they felt they still had no answers for what happened.

From BBC

The families of three murdered schoolgirls have demanded "real change" before the start of the public inquiry into the Southport stabbing attacks later.

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Related Words

• adolescent 
• baby 
• boy 
• child 
• girl 
• infant 
• junior 
• juvenile 
• teenager 
• youngster 
• youth