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 world was first introduced to Saoirse-Monica Jackson as the awkward and expressive schoolgirl Erin Quinn in Derry Girls, navigating Troubles-era Northern Ireland and its conflict with the same fervor as her crushes, convent school, and cringe-inducing teenage chaos. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026 Winter, a father of two, including a teenage daughter, is well aware of that and the devoted following his character as well as Chenford have on social media. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026 Betrayed and with no recourse through legal channels, Yuta is plunged into a single harrowing night fighting through layers of organized crime to free his teenage sister from a trafficking network. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has driven a tank during army training supervised by her father, the pair’s latest joint public appearance fueling outside speculation that the girl is being groomed as Kim’s heir. Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teenage

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 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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