teens

American  

[teenz] / tinz /

plural noun

1. the numbers 13 through 19, especially in a progression, as the 13th through the 19th years of a lifetime or of a given or implied century.

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teens British  

/ tiːnz /

plural noun

1. the years of a person's life between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive

2. all the numbers that end in -teen

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Etymology

Origin of teens

1595–1605; teen (extracted from numbers with -teen as final element) + -s ³

Example Sentences

Revenue is expected to grow at a rate in the mid-to-high teens through at least 2028, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

While most tech companies have pledged to abide by Australian laws, they have warned that the heavy-handed move could simply push teens to darker, less-regulated corners of the internet.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

People use social media to keep up with their friends and family, but teens can also feel inadequate, sad or anxious when they compare themselves to a curated version of other people’s lives online.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

"We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously as every case is different, and we remain confident in our record of protecting teens online," the company said on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Early on, both sisters sound like typical young teens, sometimes teasing and full of fun, other times bored or frustrated.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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