teaser

noun

teas·​er ˈtē-zər 

1

: one that teases

2

: an advertising or promotional device intended to arouse interest or curiosity especially in something to follow

Synonyms of teaser

• tease

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

Recent Examples on the Web

His upcoming show next week promises to be another cheeky affair, at least judging by the teaser Martens shared with his 367,000 followers on Instagram on Thursday that showed a woman’s butt and men’s abs behind a steamy glass panel. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

In the teaser trailer, Harrison is leaning into the fact that he is best known for hosting The Bachelor and its spinoffs over the last twenty years. — Peter White, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

In this case, turning a endurance test into a public teaser is a sharp strategy. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

Over the last week, its official Instagram account has hosted a series of vignette teasers hinting to potential locations of the next stretch. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teaser

• freezer
• geezer
• ebenezer