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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The technical execution of the project is thrilling, and so is the show’s depiction of how modern media affects the minds and actions of teenage boys. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026 Jurors deadlocked on counts related to Posey’s death, a shooting which also allegedly left a teenage boy wounded. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 Studies show that as girls enter their teenage years, confidence declines in their ability to do well in the STEM fields. Libby Smith, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 The series revolves around three awkward high school sophomores — Steven (Martin), Garrett (Taylor) and Anna (Pruitt) — who stumble through the messy world of teenage romance and identity, learning that sucking at girls is just part of growing up. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teenage

Word History

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 12 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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