teen

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a teenage person : teenager
teen adjective

teen

2 of 2

noun (2)

archaic

Examples of teen in a Sentence

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Noun
Chatting with Declan Bitmead, 17, winner of an inspirational young person award, Harry learned the teen had a younger brother. Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The enhancement will be available in flavors teens are sure to want to try, including banana and salted caramel. Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025 The teen was hospitalized and listed in stable condition, police said. Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025 Some parents are giving their teens ketamine therapy. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teen

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of teen was in the 13th century

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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

teen

noun
ˈtēn
teen adjective

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