Girl Scout

noun

: a member of any of the scouting programs of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for girls ages 5 through 17

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The same report points to Benton’s Peanut Butter Filled Cookies as an alternative to Girl Scout Tagalongs. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 An Allrecipes roundup of Aldi copycats highlights Clancy’s Original Potato Chips as a Lay’s alternative, Choceur Peanut Butter Cups as a Reese’s comparison and Benton’s Peanut Butter Filled Cookies as a stand-in for Girl Scout Tagalongs. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Georgia girls are excelling in the classroom, but many are struggling with their mental health and feeling isolated, according to a new report from two Girl Scout councils. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 But while man's best friend can now get in on the Girl Scout Cookie tradition, Donati cautioned owners against letting their dogs overindulge. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Girl Scout

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Girl Scout was in 1919

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“Girl Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Girl%20Scout. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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Girl Scout

noun
: a member of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America
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