teenager

[ teen-ey-jer ]

noun

1. a person in their teens.

teenager

/ ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒə /

noun

1. a person between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive

Word History and Origins

Origin of teenager¹

First recorded in 1935–40; teenage + -er ¹

Example Sentences

As if Herbert playing all three sports wasn’t impressive enough, former Sheldon basketball coach Daniel Clark emphasized the way the teenager improved at all three despite minimal offseason training as he bounced between seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

The teenager left her home and went to Felix, who was waiting in a truck outside while her family slept.

From Los Angeles Times

The 49-year-old is also charged with five counts of indecent assault against a girl under 16 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, between 1989 and 1990, when he was a teenager.

From BBC

“A guiding principle for us was capturing the energy of what it feels like to be a teenager and get really swept up in something.”

From Los Angeles Times

A teenager is set to have both legs, one hand and the fingers of his other hand amputated after he contracted Sepsis.

From BBC

Related Words

• juvenile
• minor
• youngster
• youth