Synonyms

teenage

American

[teen-eyj] / 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

Example Sentences

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Blood tests were taken and she was told to attend the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff the following day, where she realised the news was serious.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Teenage boys have been drenching themselves and their surroundings in its scents for decades—and drawing complaints and choking coughs for just as long.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Teenage star Lamine Yamal missed a penalty for Barcelona, who took the lead through defender Pau Cubarsi just before the hour mark.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Teenage girls change in a year, but now the dress—which was more about wishful thinking last year—actually fit her perfectly.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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