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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In a teaser for season 2 of Born Again, Marvel has given fans their first look at the Punisher's latest misadventure. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 Unlike Wilson, the teaser does not indicate that Miller will be featured in any capacity on In The City. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 Watch a teaser for the Lego special here. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026 Tucci and Hathaway appeared in a teaser for the magazine release on Instagram, with Tucci reading the issue, which features Blunt's character on the cover. Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 6 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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