teenager

noun

Definition of teenagernext
as in teen
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old Their daughter is a teenager. The show is very popular among teenagers.

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Recent Examples of teenager And will teenagers simply migrate to other platforms outside the settlement’s reach, or into the direct messages the agreement itself exempts? — Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Doctors examining the previously healthy teenager at a Los Angeles hospital discovered a subdural hematoma, a life-threatening injury which occurs when blood collects on the surface of the brain. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Beyond financial concessions, Meta must also make changes to its apps including adding daily usage limits and nighttime blocks for teenagers, and introducing new tools for parents and guardians. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 But Magid doesn’t want the answer to be kicking teenagers off social media altogether. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teenager
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenager
  1. teen
  2. kid
  3. child
  4. youth
  5. minor
  6. toddler
Noun
  • Killceañera, which turns a quinceañera into an event in which a teen takes revenge on her bullies, will feature an outdoor performer lip-syncing a song co-written by Murdy and Slash from a balcony.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • If the state’s governor signs the law, companies would be banned from auto-playing videos for teens, among other changes.
    — Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of teen
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  • Davis, his wife and kids painted the picture of a family that had deep, meaningful connections to the heartbeat of this burgeoning southern metropolis in NASCAR country that, like so many cities, places its sports stars on a pedestal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • My kids loved Sakura, which takes a similarly hopscotching approach to Asia, mixing together Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian on its menu.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • In total, the support is equal to almost 70,000 Singapore dollars ($55,000) by the time a child is 17.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, settled a lawsuit over the harms of social media to children brought by California and other states.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of child
Noun
  • For example, Panda Cares, the company’s charitable arm, has raised more than $455 million since 1999 to support youth health and education.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Currently, the office focuses on vulnerable populations like LGBTQ+ people, Indigenous youth, seniors, and veterans.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of youth
Noun
  • Baniewicz was then restricted from all active ministry in the archdiocese on June 17, 2025, and a safety plan was implemented because of an allegation of inappropriate behavior with a minor that had just been revealed.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The act requires a minor who is under 21 years of age to successfully complete an instruction program in motorcycle safety that is approved by the Colorado State Patrol before being issued an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle.
    — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of minor
Noun
  • In the distance, a toddler in a matching Nike outfit literally leaped into the arms of a crying woman, perhaps a grandmother, squeezing tightly for a hug.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The boy and his grandmother’s identities have not been shared publicly at this time, but it was disclosed that the toddler would have turned 2 next week.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of toddler

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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenager. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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