For curious minds ages 3–12

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Girl

/ɡɜːl/

1 syllable

Girl

noun

Meaning: A young female person, like you if you are a girl.

Full meaning: A female child.

Phonics sounds: g-ir-l — blend them together!

Example: “The girl is reading a book.”

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Category: people · Frequency rank: 15 (smaller = more common)