teenager

noun

Definition of teenagernext
as in teen
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old Their daughter is a teenager. The show is very popular among teenagers.

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Recent Examples of teenager The food photographer and writer saw the 1997 exhibition as a teenager. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 The only player in franchise history who played in more regular-season games with the Heat as a teenager is Justise Winslow, who played in 69 games as a 19-year-old in his rookie season in 2015-16. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 The most vivid sections focus on Garland, whose mood swings Minelli had to manage as a teenager, said The Sunday Times. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 July 2026 Marietta police ultimately arrested three teenagers, including one who was a runaway who was reunited with his family after the squatting incident but has now been arrested and faces juvenile charges. — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teenager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenager
  1. teen
  2. kid
  3. child
  4. youth
  5. minor
  6. toddler
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  • Three teens, 13, 14 and 15 years old, were arrested, Scalcione said, without saying when.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • As an example, Nunez cites the average teen’s obsession with looks, like when Elsie becomes infatuated with the soirée’s 30-something bartender.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of teen
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  • The politician started the team as a positive force for school-age kids, to keep kids in school, off drugs and out of gangs through athletic acrobatic practice and performance.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • These two summer nutrition programs work in concert to provide a solution to the long-standing challenge of summer hunger for kids.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Under the law, their children were deemed to be citizens at birth.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Two adults and a child were injured by falling debris in Qatar as the country defended against Iranian attacks, its Ministry of Interior said Sunday.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Definition of child
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  • In an era where youth sports can cost parents thousands of dollars, a new no-cost league in the historic Northeast neighborhoods launched by the Kansas City Current aims to break down the financial barrier.
    — PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • As a result, players are practiced in those tactics from youth, and teams are chosen by which players best fit that style.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of youth
Noun
  • In September, Syracuse University launched its Center for the Creator Economy, and will soon offer its inaugural minor for aspiring influencers.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Carman was arrested early Saturday at a Bangkok airport before boarding a flight bound for Perth, Australia, and charged with raping a minor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of minor
Noun
  • Paramedics took the child to the hospital, where the toddler died, Grace Mariot, a police spokeswoman, said.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • The Folsom Police Department asked for help Saturday after officers found a toddler without their parents.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
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