teaser

noun

teas·​er ˈtē-zər 

1

: one that teases

2

: an advertising or promotional device intended to arouse interest or curiosity especially in something to follow

Synonyms of teaser

• tease

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In the lead-up to the premiere, the participating creators documented their development process across social media, sharing concept reveals, behind-the-scenes content, teasers, and poster artwork. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026

In the teaser, a lone cello gives way to swelling orchestration as Pascal moves between cavernous stages, recording booths, and the familiar haze of Los Angeles. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

The general public hasn’t seen anything other than a title announcement and a teaser in May that largely provided a retrospective of star Tom Cruise’s career, with just 30 seconds of footage from Digger tacked on at the end. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026

Elsewhere, the teaser suggests happier moments may also be on the horizon. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teaser

• freezer
• geezer
• ebenezer