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

See the short’s first teaser and a selection of first-look images below. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Check out the trailer above, and see below for the earlier teaser. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Heidi Klum stunned in a plunging, liquid-bronze dress and glossy stilettos in the latest Project Runway teaser. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Following its first teaser this May, A24 released the full trailer for the film on August 6. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teaser

• freezer
• geezer
• ebenezer