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
Allison PearsonIt's been a tumultuous summer for America's hottest and fastest-growing social media app, one that's particularly popular with teenagers.—Scott Nover
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Some teenagers are considering professional certifications and skill-building courses to differentiate themselves and build their resumes.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
In another social media post, the teenager could be seen walking across the graduation stage, receiving his diploma.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 24 May 2025
Concluding the movie as a surprisingly mature teenager is a fascinating transition into a decade-plus of Cruise playing immature grown-ups.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Jacob Lucas Derrick of North Little Rock was charged with capital murder for Jones' slaying and with committing a terroristic act for firing on the car the Bauxite teenager had been driving just before he was fatally shot.
—John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
In another social media post, the teenager could be seen walking across the graduation stage, receiving his diploma.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 24 May 2025
Concluding the movie as a surprisingly mature teenager is a fascinating transition into a decade-plus of Cruise playing immature grown-ups.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Jacob Lucas Derrick of North Little Rock was charged with capital murder for Jones' slaying and with committing a terroristic act for firing on the car the Bauxite teenager had been driving just before he was fatally shot.
—John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenager. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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