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

While the first trailer focused on the familiar faces of Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas, this new teaser showcases the next generation of campers taking center stage. — ABC News, 1 July 2026

Five years ago, with only a few teaser clips delivered by final-cut holder Rinsch, Netflix washed its digital hands of White Horse/Conquest. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 June 2026

Laika Studios released an extended teaser back in May, which has racked up nearly 90 million views. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026

In the short teaser trailer, Olive can be seen surprising Adam with an unexpected kiss as her friend Ahn looks on, a scene that is also depicted on the book’s cover. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teaser

• freezer
• geezer
• ebenezer