schoolgirls
Female youth learners
Schoolgirls is the plural of schoolgirl—a girl who attends school, typically of primary or secondary age.
The word often carries connotations of youth, innocence, or naivety: She giggled like a schoolgirl.
In some contexts, particularly in fashion or certain media, schoolgirl evokes a specific aesthetic of uniforms, plaid skirts, and knee socks.
Student assignments for outside class
- examsFormal academic tests
- textbooksEducational reference volumes
- gradesAcademic performance ratings
- classroomEducational instruction space
curriculum · lessons · assignments · study · recess · detention · backpack · notebooks
Sexual development stage
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- identityWho someone is
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
rebellion · maturation · self-esteem · awkwardness · growth · transition · menstruation · cliques
Exclusive social groups
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
- whisperingBreathy, near-silent speech
- sleepoversOvernight stays with friends
- crushesCompresses with force
gossip · popularity · secrets · hopscotch · diary
homework
Student assignments for outside class
classroom · curriculum · lessons · assignments · study · recess · detention · backpack · notebooks · lockers
puberty
Sexual development stage
- adolescenceTeenage developmental stage
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- identityWho someone is
insecurity · rebellion · maturation · self-esteem · awkwardness · growth · transition · menstruation · cliques · independence
cliques
Exclusive social groups
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
- whisperingBreathy, near-silent speech
- sleepoversOvernight stays with friends
blazer
Semiformal tailored jacket
- pinaforeSleeveless protective overdress
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- cardiganFront-opening knitted garment
tie · tartan · loafers · sash · badge · emblem · collar · cuff · beret · dress-code
- girls fictionheroines, princesses, coming-of-age, friendship, best friends
- groups of girlsdaughters, sisters, granddaughters, nieces
- womenmothers, women, females, gals, daughters
schoolgirlsadults
Fully mature individuals
old women · grandmothers · senior citizens · retirees · pensioners
schoolgirlsgraduates
Degree recipients
alumni · dropouts · alumnae · working girls · working women