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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The collaboration campaign kicked off with a teaser Friday revealing the custom logo. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Unlike the show’s first teaser, the new clip includes footage of Jordan using his power ring to manifest shields, take flight and even create counterfeit money. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 Linney does make a brief appearance in a new teaser for the series, which can be seen below. Joe Otterson, Variety, 18 May 2026 Cannes habitués Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet hit the red carpet at the festival this evening with psychological thriller Karma, which premieres as a Special Screening, and Deadline can reveal a first teaser. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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