girlhood
girl
ˈgɜ:l
gēl
hood
hʊd
hood

Definition & Meaning of "girlhood"in English

Girlhood
01

the period of a female individual's life before she reaches adulthood 

girlhood definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
singular
gender specific
Masculine Singular
boyhood
Female Singular
girlhood
neutral form
childhood
Examples
Sarah cherished the memories of her girlhood spent playing with dolls and dressing up in princess costumes. 
02

the state in which a female individual is considered a girl 

Examples
Tom's daughter was in the midst of her girlhood, full of wonder and innocence, as she explored the world around her. 
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