Definitions

1. noun

The state or period of being a girl, typically between childhood and womanhood.

“She cherished the memories of her idyllic girlhood spent playing in the woods.”

2. noun

A time in a woman’s life when she was a girl, often characterized by innocence and naivety.

“Her girlhood was marked by a series of difficult experiences that shaped her into the person she is today.”

3. noun

The period of a girl’s life when she is transitioning from childhood to adulthood, often marked by physical, emotional, and social changes.

“The challenges of adolescence and girlhood can be overwhelming for some young women.”