teens

[ teenz ]

plural noun

1. the numbers 13 through 19, especially in a progression, as the 13th through the 19th years of a lifetime or of a given or implied century.

teens

/ tiːnz /

plural noun

1. the years of a person's life between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive
2. all the numbers that end in -teen

Word History and Origins

Origin of teens¹

1595–1605; teen (extracted from numbers with -teen as final element) + -s ³

Example Sentences

"We want to make sure everyone on Instagram – especially teens – has safe, positive, age-appropriate experiences and feels the time they’re spending on Instagram is valuable," Meta said in a blog post announcing the move.

From BBC

An “intriguing stranger” with a Caesar-style haircut, a mustard shirt and Beatles boots, Bono, then 27, had been a songwriter since his teens.

From Los Angeles Times

Anna Cooper, 31, from near Wrexham in North Wales, has had severe endometriosis since her teens.

From BBC

Underlying the issue, he said, is a “fear that crime is more prevalent,” a perception fueled by viral videos of stores being robbed by large groups of teens.

From Los Angeles Times

During his teens he was chased with knives and threatened by having his hand hit with a hammer.

From BBC

Related Words

• adolescence