teen

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈtēn 

: a teenage person : teenager

teen adjective

teen

2 of 2

noun (2)

archaic

: misery, affliction

Examples of teen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Attracting moms and teens alike, these gloves feature a super-soft fleece lining, and the faux-fur cuff adds an elegant touch and extra warmth. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026

Highs both Thursday and Friday will be in the 30s; barely above freezing in many spots, with a gusty wind making temperatures feel like the single digits and teens by Friday morning. —Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026

The musical comedy, chronicling the lives of outback Aussie teens attending a debutante ball, was due to release today, January 15, in Australia. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026

In nearly every episode (of the six screened for review), the relatable teen concerns — getting a good grade, feeling homesick, establishing individuality, making new friends — are rendered insignificant by adult storylines that suck up all the oxygen. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English tene, from Old English tēona injury, grief; akin to Old Norse tjōn loss, damage

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1818, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teen

• bean
• bein
• bien
• bouin
• chine
• clean
• deen
• diene
• gene
• glean
• jean
• keen

Kids Definition

teen

noun

ˈtēn

: teenager

teen adjective