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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Right before Christmas last year, Universal released its first official teaser for Steven Spielberg’s melancholy alien thriller Disclosure Day. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2026 Pair Teaser Content With Community Connections Creating a teaser campaign while building strong, rooted relationships within the community that is being served is key. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Also known for hosting Magnolia Network's Restoration Road With Clint Harp, the real estate agent and skilled craftsman took to Instagram to share the news of his and his wife Kelly's new podcast in a funny teaser video shared on June 5. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The teaser trailer shows a gang of cats hanging out on a rooftop, with one flicking its claws like a mobster would a knife. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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