teener

noun

teen·​er ˈtē-nər How to pronounce teener (audio)

Examples of teener in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His prowess has inspired a generation of trophy hunters to craft their own baits and document their own triumphs, including Mike Gilbert, creator of big bass lures at Working Class Zero, whose personal best is a 17.45-pound teener. Steven E. Banks, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teener was in 1894

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“Teener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teener. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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