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Definition of girlhood

girlhood

/ˈɡɝːlˌhʊd/
girl · hood
Plural:girlhoods
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girlhood Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or period of being a girl, especially before reaching adulthood.

Example

"She spent her early girlhood in a small coastal village before moving to the city."

2

Girls considered collectively as a group.

Example

"The organization was founded to support the education and empowerment of young girlhood around the world."

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• Nearby Words

girdle
girl
girlfriend
girlhood
girlie
girlish
girlishly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from 'girl' plus the native suffix '-hood' (from Old English '-hād'), denoting a state, condition, or period of life.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Girlhood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/girlhood
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