Girlhood

usgb/ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
noun

The time of a person's life when they are a girl.

Her girlhood was full of joy and adventure.
Visual representation of "girlhood" - The time of a person's life when they are a girl.

Often appears as...

  • girlhood memories
  • girlhood friends
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Life Stage

Focuses on the specific period of being a young girl, usually before teenage years.

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She learned to play piano in her girlhood.
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Not Gender Neutral

Used specifically for female experiences, not for boys.

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He can't relate to her girlhood stories.
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Pre-Adulthood

Indicates time before adulthood, often implying innocence or naivety.

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Her painting style evolved since her girlhood.
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