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girlhood

[gurl-hood] / ˈgɜrl hʊd /








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“This is such a girlhood experience,” said Littleton, who plans to enlist in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

She was in and out of psychiatric wards throughout our girlhood.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The four Ghostbusters, for instance, bring distinct skills and backgrounds to the table, while the witches in "The Craft" each embody a different archetype of teenage girlhood, from outcast to queen bee.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2024

The troop introduced the young migrants to a longtime staple of American girlhood, teaching them lessons in civics and community service — and the art of selling Samoas, Thin Mints and Tagalongs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2024

My girlhood trails behind me like fading notes of music.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau