girlhood

[ gurl-hood ]

noun

1. the state or time of being a girl.
2. girls collectively:

   the nation's girlhood.

girlhood

/ ˈɡɜːlˌhʊd /

noun

1. the state or time of being a girl

Other Words From

• pre·girlhood noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of girlhood¹

First recorded in 1775–85; girl + -hood

Example Sentences

The four Ghostbusters, for instance, bring distinct skills and backgrounds to the table, while the witches in "The Craft" each embody a different archetype of teenage girlhood, from outcast to queen bee.

From Salon

Combining juvenile lyrics with adult themes, the song manifests Abrams’ simultaneous preoccupation with teenage girlhood and position beyond it — something else she shares with Swift.

From Los Angeles Times

The troop introduced the young migrants to a longtime staple of American girlhood, teaching them lessons in civics and community service — and the art of selling Samoas, Thin Mints and Tagalongs.

From Los Angeles Times

In the pantheon of teen characters, there was no one better suited to bring an edge to the journey of girlhood, when we’re eager to fit in and grow up, than Shannen Doherty.

From Los Angeles Times

In an hourlong chat, they discussed girlhood, violence and making a true-crime series that sidesteps sensationalism.

From New York Times

Related Words

• life
• maturity
• old age
• youth