girlhood

noun

UK/ˈɡɜːl.hʊd/

US/ˈɡɝːl.hʊd/

Definitions of girlhood noun

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The period of a person's life when they are a girl, before becoming a woman, or the state of being a girl.
- She reminisced about her girlhood spent in the countryside.
- The book chronicles her dreams and challenges during her girlhood.
- Her friendships from girlhood remain very precious to her.