🇺🇸 How to say

“girl” in English

girl

Illustration of "girl" in a English cultural setting — A young girl with dark braids laughs as she skips down a sun-drenched cobblestone street, holding her mother's hand and looking up at a colorful balloon vendor.

Usage note

A girl is a young female child, often used to refer to daughters or young family members.

Examples

The girl plays.
The girl plays.
A girl smiles.
A girl smiles.
My girl runs.
My girl runs.

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What does "girl" mean?

A. girl
B. airplane
C. apple
D. bag

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