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UK//ɡɜːlz//US//ɡɜrlz//

Meaning of Girls

Female children or young women.

In simple words: young female children or teenagers

Girls in a sentence

  • The girls played together at the playground.
  • Many girls enjoy science and math.
  • The girls attended the summer camp last year.
  • She has two beautiful girls.
  • The girls' soccer team won the championship.

How to use Girls

Use in general contexts referring to young females. Avoid in formal texts when referring to women.

Grammar pattern

girls + are/like

Memory hint

Think of 'girls' as 'goofy girls', imagine them playing together.

Related words

Collocations with Girls

  • girls' night out
  • little girls
  • girl power
  • girl talk
  • young girls

Synonyms for Girls

  • young women
  • daughters
  • lassies
  • female children
  • young ladies

Opposites of Girls

Common mistakes with Girls

  • Assuming 'girl' can refer to adult women
  • Using 'girls' for female animals
  • Confusing 'girls' with 'ladies' in formal settings

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Frequently asked questions about "Girls"

What does "Girls" mean?

young female children or teenagers

What is the definition of "Girls"?

Female children or young women.

How do you use "Girls" in a sentence?

The girls played together at the playground.

Can you give another example of "Girls"?

Many girls enjoy science and math.

What are synonyms for "Girls"?

Common alternatives include young women, daughters, lassies, female children, young ladies.

What is the opposite of "Girls"?

Opposite meanings include boys, men.

What words go with "Girls"?

It commonly pairs with girls' night out, little girls, girl power, girl talk, young girls.

What are common mistakes when using "Girls"?

Assuming 'girl' can refer to adult women Using 'girls' for female animals Confusing 'girls' with 'ladies' in formal settings

How do you pronounce "Girls"?

US: //ɡɜrlz//, UK: //ɡɜːlz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "Girls"?

Use in general contexts referring to young females. Avoid in formal texts when referring to women.