Definition of teens
: the numbers 13 to 19 inclusive; specifically : the years 13 to 19 in a lifetime or century
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Origin and Etymology of teens
-teen (as in thirteen)
First Known Use: 1604
TEENS Defined for English Language Learners
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: the numbers 13 through 19; especially : the years 13 through 19 in a century or a person's lifetime
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: the years 13 through 19 in a person's life
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