teens
Americanplural noun
plural noun
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the years of a person's life between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive
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all the numbers that end in -teen
Etymology
Origin of teens
1595–1605; teen (extracted from numbers with -teen as final element) + -s 3
Example Sentences
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“We share the European Commission’s commitment to providing teens with safe, positive online experiences,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
A spokesperson for the tech giant told the BBC it disagreed with the findings "which don't accurately take into account the significant steps we've taken to protect teens".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
But Meta said the EU's findings "don't accurately take into account the significant steps we've taken to protect teens", pointing to a type of account launched since the probe began.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The city is sensitive to such perceived threats after thousands of visitors, including teens and adults, descended upon Newport Beach on Saturday in what police described as a takeover event on the Fourth of July.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
I’m sure there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of teens who received the alert today, but there are only eighty-nine registered Deckers between the ages of sixteen and eighteen online right now.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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