schoolgirl

noun

school·​girl ˈskül-ˌgər(-ə)l 

: a girl attending school

Examples of schoolgirl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet, just as Cathy’s narrative arc transforms her from New England schoolgirl to — mild spoiler alert! — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Iranian health officials and state media said about 170 people were killed, most of them schoolgirls between the ages of 7 and 12. — CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

After the killing, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sought stricter regulations around social media, pointing to a rise of violence against schoolgirls in the previous months, according to the Independent. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Clearly more advanced than the average schoolgirls, the two enter a competition sponsored by the Shueisha publishing house, whose editor (Masaki Suda) recognizes their talents and publishes their first story. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing schoolgirl

• schoolgirl crush

Rhymes for schoolgirl

• cowgirl
• unfurl
• burl
• churl
• earl
• girl
• hurl
• merl
• merle
• perle
• swirl
• twirl

Kids Definition

schoolgirl

noun

school·​girl -ˌgər(-ə)l 

: a girl attending school