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

Earlier this week, The Guardian and ITV News published their report about Walliams, with more than 30 people accusing him of abusing his celebrity and star power to prey on women and teenagers. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2026

In 2008, teenager Eloá Pimentel's 22-year-old ex-boyfriend broke into her house after school and held her at gunpoint along with one of her friends. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2026

Nancy Allen played Chris Hargensen, the spoiled, vindictive teenager who orchestrates the prom night prank. — Chris Nashawaty, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2026

Others are blatantly political, aiming to turn teenagers’ rebellious streaks on Big Tech itself. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 13 Nov. 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