Synonyms

teenage

American

[teen-ayj] / ˈtinˌeɪdʒ /

Or teenaged

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a teenager.

teenage British

/ ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ /

adjective

(prenominal) of or relating to the time in a person's life between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive

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noun

this period of time

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Etymology

Origin of teenage

1920–25; teen ( see teens) + age

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Famous for developing global stars such as Kylian Mbappe and Thierry Henry, it is also where a teenage Melvine Malard first met Sonia Bompastor in 2014.

From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026

Others, especially in the six states that still restrict NIL activity before college, think allowing teenage athletes to cash in on their personal brands takes the increasing professionalization of amateur sports too far.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

He said he plans to bring his teenage son on his next hunting trip to Africa but complains about restrictions and proposed bans on trophy imports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026

And Davidson's teenage voice still lives on in many people's mobile phones.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

“No worries. I have 2 teenage daughters” Ms. McCleary says.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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