teens

[teenz]

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.

teens

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of teens¹

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

Example Sentences

Around the state, the consequences of immigration raids have shown up this year not just in the emotions of children and teens, but in their behavior.

From Los Angeles Times

The lure was quick cash, but beneath their bravado was something more predatory - boys as young as their early teens had been effectively groomed into crime.

From BBC

The recording shows the teens ganging up on Michael Robinson, 18, in a Regal Cinemas parking lot around 11 p.m. on Aug. 1.

From Los Angeles Times

In her early teens she turned to kickboxing, against her parents' wishes, before moving into boxing at 21.

From BBC

TikTok says that it has more than 50 features designed to keep teens safe: "We are fully committed to providing safe and age-appropriate experiences".

From BBC

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