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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The company will present a first-look teaser at the event. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026 Jake says in a teaser clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 In the show's teaser, Batula and Cooke are featured in a tense exchange about his DJ ambitions. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2026 The Pringles teaser, revealed by People on Wednesday, saw her pluck petals off a potato chip flower. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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