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

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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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Watch the teaser trailer below, and scroll on to find more new photos from the show. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 The only teaser photo showing the production van's rear-end ahead of its mid-September debut does so from the vantage point of a large, breezy cabin tent, furnished with a folding table and chair set. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Netflix has released the teaser for the drama ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026 The teaser opens with Dwight being targeted by someone posing as a police officer. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaser

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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