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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No additional details have been announced — no release window, no single teasers, no collaborator announcements — which suggests the project may still be in its formative stages. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 After releasing a teaser ahead of the Goteborg premiere, Films Boutique has now unveiled the international trailer for the feature. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026 The teaser trailers reveal a young couple, played by Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny, who both work at a country club. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026 Where’s the Beef (season two teaser trailer)? Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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