teenage

adjective

teen·​age ˈtēn-ˌāj How to pronounce teenage (audio)
variants or teenaged
Synonyms of teenagenext
: of, being, relating to, or intended for teenagers
teenage boys
the teenage years
teenage literature
They had two teenage daughters.

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Inside the vehicle, deputies discovered a teenage girl with stab wounds. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026 Deputies found a teenage girl inside Senat's car suffering from stab wounds as well. Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 Hear from the teenage phenom who stunned the field. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026 The two married in November 2005 and share two teenage sons. Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teenage

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teenage was in 1911

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“Teenage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenage. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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teenage

adjective
teen·​age ˈtē-ˌnāj How to pronounce teenage (audio)
variants or teenaged
: of, being, or relating to people in their teens

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