teenage

adjective

teen·​age ˈtēn-ˌāj How to pronounce teenage (audio)
variants or teenaged
Synonyms of teenagenext
: of, being, relating to, or intended for teenagers
teenage boys
the teenage years
teenage literature
They had two teenage daughters.

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Chris Rock Chris Rock spent his teenage years working at Red Lobster in New York. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 His teenage years were spent watching the Oakland Athletics dominate the World Series in the early 1970s but his football ability made more of an impression than his baseball skills. Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The series takes place six years prior to the events of the first film and covers the high school years of a teenage Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree plays the character Reese Witherspoon originally played). Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years. Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teenage

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teenage was in 1911

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“Teenage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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teenage

adjective
teen·​age ˈtē-ˌnāj How to pronounce teenage (audio)
variants or teenaged
: of, being, or relating to people in their teens

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