teaser

noun

teas·​er ˈtē-zər How to pronounce teaser (audio)
Synonyms of teasernext
1
: one that teases
2
: an advertising or promotional device intended to arouse interest or curiosity especially in something to follow

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
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Watch the first teaser trailer below. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026 Check out the teaser trailer for Eurovision Song Contest Asia below. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026 The teaser showcases the film’s ensemble cast, which brings together talent from both Hindi and Marathi-language film industries. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026 Watch the teaser above and check out two additional photos below. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaser

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of teaser was in the 14th century

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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaser. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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