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

• baiter
• harasser
• heckler
• mocker
• needler
• persecutor
• quiz
• quizzer
• ridiculer
• taunter
• tease
• tormentor
• tormenter
• torturer

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

The network has set a June 22 premiere date released a first teaser for the drama’s forthcoming season. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025

The first teaser trailer was pilloried online by fans of the game, who were fiercely protective of the property. —Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025

In an Instagram Reel sharing a teaser of her new Mini Reni series launching soon on her Magnolia Network, Gaines wore maybe my favorite top yet. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025

The teaser comes a few weeks after Levine confirmed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that Maroon 5 has a new album — the band’s first since 2021’s Jordi — coming this summer. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teaser

• freezer
• geezer
• ebenezer
• tortfeasor