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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Fosler, more than 50 years her senior, groomed the teenage girl via text messages, Heather Spencer said on Facebook. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026 Road course wizard Shane Van Gisbergen, teenage wunderkind Connor Zilisch and Ross Chastain, who won the 2022 Cup race at COTA, are doing double duty in the O'Reilly race and Texas Grand Prix. Kevin Lyttle, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026 Her teenage son was suffering from stab wounds to his neck and back. Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026 Jayla Cole never experienced what most would consider the carefree teenage years. Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teenage

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Mar. 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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