teaser

noun

teas·​er ˈtē-zər 

1

: one that teases

2

: an advertising or promotional device intended to arouse interest or curiosity especially in something to follow

Synonyms of teaser

• tease

Examples of teaser in a Sentence

A teaser for the sequel appeared at the end of the movie.

credit cards offering teaser rates to get people to sign up

Recent Examples on the Web

Judging by the teaser for Other Worlds, bikes may be back in the picture. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

While the Glee Club has yet to release their own teaser, Dunham announced the Girls revival via four-way video call with cast members Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, and Zosia Mamet that promptly sent the internet into a tailspin. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026

Watch the teaser with Dunne, Beals, Bledel and more right here. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

The teaser kicks off with Charlie looking for her dad on the beach when a small plane suddenly crashes into the ocean and all the lifeguards take action. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teaser

• freezer
• geezer
• ebenezer