archaic
: misery, affliction
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Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The teen is also a big Harry Potter fan and would love to settle in for a movie marathon.
—The Star
april 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Andrade allegedly pulled his SUV partially in front of the minivan on the left side, exited his SUV and pointed his gun at the teen.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Sometimes peer pressure is used to positively influence people, such as when teens work toward common goals like doing well in school or helping out in their community.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Also known as a double bed, this mattress size is ideal for teens, young adults, single sleepers with pets and guest rooms.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The teen is also a big Harry Potter fan and would love to settle in for a movie marathon.
—The Star
april 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Andrade allegedly pulled his SUV partially in front of the minivan on the left side, exited his SUV and pointed his gun at the teen.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Sometimes peer pressure is used to positively influence people, such as when teens work toward common goals like doing well in school or helping out in their community.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for teen
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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