teenage

adjective

teen·​age ˈtēn-ˌāj 

variants or teenaged

ˈtēn-ˌājd 

: of, being, relating to, or intended for teenagers

teenage boys

the teenage years

teenage literature

They had two teenage daughters.

Examples of teenage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They should be inspired by the rise of teenage winger Rio Ngumoha, who kicked on impressively after shining during the tune-up trip to Hong Kong and Japan a year ago. — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

The lengthy argument between the young musician who created the anthem for Fortnite and the teenage runaway on April 22, 2025, would mark the end of a turbulent relationship. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Samantha Morton was a teenage magician’s assistant before playing sorceress Circe in The Odyssey. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026

Monfort had no recollection of the photos until Yamal’s father posted one on social media during the 2024 European Championship, when a teenage Yamal was enjoying his international breakout and led Spain to the title. — Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teenage

• assuage
• backstage
• bocage
• downstage
• engage
• enrage
• leafage
• messuage
• offstage
• onstage
• outrage
• pelage

Kids Definition

teenage

adjective

teen·​age ˈtē-ˌnāj 

variants or teenaged

-ˌnājd 

: of, being, or relating to people in their teens