teenager

noun

teen·​ag·​er ˈtēn-ˌā-jər 

plural teenagers

: someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

He began singing as a teenager.

Most teenagers firmly believe they have the most embarrassing parents in the world.

—Allison Pearson

It's been a tumultuous summer for America's hottest and fastest-growing social media app, one that's particularly popular with teenagers.

—Scott Nover

Examples of teenager in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a world of instant interactions with people around the world, how can teenagers settle for talking with those around them face to face? —Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2026

The only player in franchise history who played in more regular-season games with the Heat as a teenager is Justise Winslow. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026

Reading those zines gave me the courage to jot down observations of my own world, which—as a teenager—was pretty small. —Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026

For families There’s a distinctly calm, tranquil vibe throughout the property that might not appeal to younger children, but teenagers will love the spaciousness of the hotel and its gardens. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teenager

• ager
• gauger
• pager
• stager
• wager
• yager

Kids Definition

teenager

noun

teen·​ag·​er

ˈtē-ˌnā-jər

: a person in his or her teens