teenage

adjective

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

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According to police records, Raza, his lawyer, and Rustam's attorney, the case involves multiple factors: teenage heartache, rejection, and flirty texts between two impressionable teens. Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Promising a mix of magic, mystery and teen drama set against the moody backdrop of New Orleans, Coven Academy follows a trio of teenage witches-in-training who are bound by destiny to guard their city against dangerous, ancient forces. Denise Petski, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025 The arrivals of Gittens and teenage starlet Estevao are interesting, but the signings of Delap and Joao Pedro suggest Chelsea are keen to have strikers who can fulfil different demands for Maresca. Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025 The newest novel from the A Man Called Ove and Beartown author, My Friends tells the story of a teenage runaway and a former teacher who are brought together by a painting that holds deep meaning to both of them. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teenage

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teenage was in 1912

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“Teenage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenage. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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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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