Collins English-English Dictionary

girl [g3ːl]

1. 1. n a female child from birth to young womanhood

2. 2. n a young unmarried woman; lass; maid

3. 3. n [informal] a sweetheart or girlfriend

4. 4. n [informal] a woman of any age

5. 5. n an informal word for daughter

6. 6. n a female employee, esp a female servant

7. 7. n [South African] [derogatory] a Black female servant of any age

8. 8. n [Etymology] C13: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Low German Göre boy, girl

9. 9. n [Usage] The use of girl as in meaning 4, to refer to a woman of

10. 10. n [Usage] any age, is highly likely to be considered old-fashioned or to cause

11. 11. n [Usage] offence.