teaser

noun

teas·​er ˈtē-zər How to pronounce teaser (audio)
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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The teaser drop for the Hunger Games prequel follows Lionsgate’s record-shattering Michael teaser launch, which clocked 116M views in its first 24 hours after dropping November 6. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025 See a teaser for Season 2 below. Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2025 The teaser, running just over three minutes, previews picturesque coastal views, extreme wealth and plenty of drama. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025 Watch the teaser for the live-action Moana remake below. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 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 25 Nov. 2025.

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