material girl

[ muh-teer-ee-uhl gurl ]

noun

1. a person, especially a woman, who pursues a lifestyle of buying luxury items or of seeking them as gifts from lovers and admirers:

   In The Great Gatsby, Daisy was a material girl, living in a world of possession and social status through Tom.

   Their new designer lip balms boast fun and funky packaging that screams on-trend—perfect for the material girl on the go.

Word History and Origins

Origin of material girl¹

Coined in 1984 by U.S. songwriters Peter Brown and Robert Rans

Example Sentences

Madonna was so blown away by the Puerto Rican pop star that she was seen clinging to him backstage — by this time, the Material Girl had agreed to record a track with Martin for his upcoming English debut.

From Los Angeles Times

But after the challenges she has faced, the Material Girl is currently finishing up the U.S. leg of the tour and will conclude the tour April 26 in Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Material Girl” and “Like a Virgin” diva, 65, drew backlash over the weekend after a video reportedly from a Celebration Tour concert at the Kia Forum this month went viral.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Material Girl” and “Hung Up” singer, 65, brought her career-spanning Celebration tour to the Climate Pledge Arena over the weekend, treating fans to her beloved hits, including “Open Your Heart.”

From Los Angeles Times

The risqué queen of dance pop was poised to make Seattle the first American date on her Celebration Tour last summer, before the Material Girl was hospitalized with a bacterial infection.

From Seattle Times