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girl Synonyms

Another word for girl

Choosing another word for girl depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A female child or adolescent from birth until adulthood.

Usage Example

"The young lass learned how to ride her bicycle down the quiet neighborhood street."

Strong
lass
schoolgirl
lassie
Weak
maid
maiden

• noun (Context 2)

A female child considered in relation to her parents; a daughter.

Usage Example

"They are proud parents of two boys and a baby daughter."

Strongest
daughter

• noun (Context 3)

A young or adult woman, especially when used informally among female friends or to refer to a female sweetheart.

Usage Example

"She planned a weekend trip to the coast with the girls from her college dormitory."

Strongest
gal
Strong
woman
lady
girlfriend
sweetheart
lass

Opposites of girl

The opposite of girl shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

boy
son
guy
woman
man
fella
mother
adult
See all opposites of girl

• Nearby Words

giraffe
girder
girdle
girl
girlfriend
girlhood
girlie

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Girl. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/girl
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