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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Advertisers typically either pre-release their Super Bowl ad in the days before the game or post a teaser that's aimed at getting viewers primed for their ad. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 Another of one of the teasers shows the tortilla package reflected into the baby’s eye. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 Only the star couple of Season 4 is seen in the teaser, but a sneak preview at Part 2 can also be seen at the end of Part 1, teasing the return of Viscount Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), his wife Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) and their baby. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026 With plenty more colorways on the horizon, a new teaser suggests that the viral footwear is only going to get even more experimental soon. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Feb. 2026 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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