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

In the new teaser trailer for the upcoming Camp Rock 3, the JoBros return to their old stomping grounds 15 years after the alleged Final Jam. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025

Scroll down for a full look at the first teaser poster. —Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025

In the meantime, aficionados got teasers in the shape of a food truck outside Saint Laurent and an outpost in the seven-story Alaïa flagship on Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025

Along with the premiere date, Netflix also released several photos from the coming season and a short teaser that gives a glimpse into Peter Sutherland’s (Bass) next assignment for Night Action. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teaser

• freezer
• geezer
• ebenezer
• tortfeasor