NYT Dictionary

GIRLHOOD

/ˈɡərlhʌd/
NounGIRL-hoodgirl-hood · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024

Meaning

The state or condition of being a girl.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English girl Proto-Indo-European *keyt-der. Proto-Germanic *haiduzder. Proto-West Germanic *-haiduder. Old English -hād Middle English -hede English -hood English girlhood From girl + -hood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

maidenhoodmaidhoodboyhoodchildhoodchildrenkidmaidenheadyoungyouth

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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