teenager

American  

[teen-ey-jer] / ˈtinˌeɪ dʒər /

noun

1. a person in their teens.

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teenager British  

/ ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒə /

noun

1. a person between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive

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Etymology

Origin of teenager

First recorded in 1935–40; teenage + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Youth unemployment is higher than it has been in a decade, resulting in younger teenagers potentially being squeezed out of the market by slightly older jobseekers.

From BBC

It leaves a difficult challenge in deciding what should be done – particularly whether teenagers need extra protection by being offered a meningitis B vaccine.

From BBC

That point is especially important for vulnerable teenagers whose offline environments may be isolating or hostile.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trial was the first among thousands of consolidated lawsuits filed by teenagers, school districts and state attorneys general against Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the teenager must spend another 15 months in detention, having already been in custody since his arrest.

From BBC

Related Words

• juvenile
• minor
• youngster
• youth