archaic
: misery, affliction
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In keeping with that idea, the renovations will also move the teen area to be right near the front door.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether your teen is trying to get out of family dinner to hit the gym again or to hide eating behaviors, this is a red flag.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
Nick has spoken out about his struggles with drugs, which began in his teens, and homelessness in the past.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Following the tragic incident, a family friend, Ella Mackrell, launched a GoFundMe to help bring the teen’s body home, as well as cover expenses related to travel, lodging and the funeral.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In keeping with that idea, the renovations will also move the teen area to be right near the front door.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Whether your teen is trying to get out of family dinner to hit the gym again or to hide eating behaviors, this is a red flag.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Jan. 2026
Nick has spoken out about his struggles with drugs, which began in his teens, and homelessness in the past.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for teen
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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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