teenage

adjective

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

Examples of teenage in a Sentence

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Roberts has been open about her journey with teenage pregnancy. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 May 2025 The downturn would only continue: In 2019, the Pew Center found that the teenage pregnancy rate in the US had fallen to fewer than 18 births per 1,000 girls for the first time in history. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025 In Death of a Unicorn, Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega portray Elliot Kintner and his teenage daughter, Ridley. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Cruz, who has two teenage daughters, threw his political muscle behind the bill, including organizing a Senate field hearing with testimony from both Elliston Berry and Mani in Texas. Andrew R. Chow, Time, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teenage

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teenage was in 1912

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“Teenage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenage. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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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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