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teaser

noun

teas·​er ˈtē-zər How to pronounce teaser (audio)
Synonyms of teasernext
1
: one that teases
2
: an advertising or promotional device intended to arouse interest or curiosity especially in something to follow

Examples of teaser in a Sentence

A teaser for the sequel appeared at the end of the movie. credit cards offering teaser rates to get people to sign up
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Zendaya has been cast as Shrek's daughter Felicia, a brief teaser confirmed earlier this year. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025 Sales agent The Veterans shared a teaser for the movie at the AFM, with Teixeira and his collaborators on the production aiming for a big A-list festival debut. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025 The first teaser debuted on May 31, 2025 (see above). Richard Edwards, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025 Perhaps not, if this Fortnite teaser is any indication. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teaser

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of teaser was in the 14th century

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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaser. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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