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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Ten years later, the teenage Atrians are being integrated into a suburban high school for a controversial experiment to see if two species can live together peacefully. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026 The series follows a teenage boy who forms an unlikely alliance with the Fairy Queen of Celtic lore to search for malevolent mythical creatures from around the world, among them the Yeti, Baba Yaga and a Lady Dracula — not to destroy them, but to save them from impending doom. Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, their teenage daughter, Ezgi (Leyla Smyrna Cabas), is having problems of her own, though the director tackles them in a predictable way that’s sometimes reminiscent of an afterschool special. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026 Chuck Berry was writing his songs but a lot of the other teenage idols weren’t writing their music. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026 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 15 Feb. 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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