teenager

noun

teen·​ag·​er ˈtēn-ˌā-jər How to pronounce teenager (audio)
plural teenagers
: someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
He began singing as a teenager.
Most teenagers firmly believe they have the most embarrassing parents in the world.Allison Pearson
It's been a tumultuous summer for America's hottest and fastest-growing social media app, one that's particularly popular with teenagers.Scott Nover

Examples of teenager in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Porter Ellett, who had his right arm amputated as a teenager and went on to a position on the Chiefs coaching staff, received the Art Hains Inspirational Award. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024 But a recent Pew research study found that between 80 and 90 percent of teenagers shared the same political beliefs as their parents. Leah Donnella, NPR, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for teenager 

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teenager was in 1913

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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenager. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

teenager

noun
teen·​ag·​er
ˈtē-ˌnā-jər
: a person in his or her teens
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