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
Scott NoverExamples of teenager in a Sentence
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Cover story After winning gold in Atlanta as teenagers, three iconic gymnasts reflect on 1996, their influence on women’s sports, and their hopes for the next generation of female athletes.
—Christine Yu, SELF, 17 July 2024
Felony charges against a teenager accused of smuggling contraband into an Ohio jail while working there as an intern have been dropped.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 17 July 2024
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Riverhead Books: $30) Two worlds collide when a teenager vanishes from her Adirondacks summer camp.
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—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Viewers age 11 and younger increased their TV use by 16 percent compared to May, and teenagers also spent considerably more time with their TV sets.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
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Christine Yu, SELF, 17 July 2024
Felony charges against a teenager accused of smuggling contraband into an Ohio jail while working there as an intern have been dropped.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 17 July 2024
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Riverhead Books: $30) Two worlds collide when a teenager vanishes from her Adirondacks summer camp.
5.
—The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Viewers age 11 and younger increased their TV use by 16 percent compared to May, and teenagers also spent considerably more time with their TV sets.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenager. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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