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.

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But the Klutch Sports agent is hopeful for the future, especially with rising teenage stars such as Isaiah Hamilton and Paul Osaruyi in the pipeline. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025 Antonia Gentry Gentry, who portrays Georgia's introspective teenage daughter Ginny, is currently single. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 5 June 2025 Gentry plays Ginny, Georgia's intelligent teenage daughter who grapples with her identity. EW.com, 5 June 2025 Starting today, Sotheby’s will be auctioning off the signature sweater vest worn in the film by Matthew Broderick, who starred as the teenage slacker Ferris. Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 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 10 Jun. 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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