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 Movie cast list, a teaser, and a trailer. Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 The full capabilities will likely be shown in later teasers and, eventually, the full reveal. Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The countdown to the end of the eighth and final season of Outlander has officially begun with the release of the first teaser trailer. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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