teenage

adjective

teen·​age ˈtēn-ˌāj How to pronounce teenage (audio)
variants or teenaged
ˈtēn-ˌājd How to pronounce teenage (audio)
Synonyms of teenagenext
: of, being, relating to, or intended for teenagers
teenage boys
the teenage years
teenage literature
They had two teenage daughters.

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But the teenage face of their rebuild should be cause for genuine excitement. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 The show followed the wrestling superstar and his family while also documenting Brooke's budding music career and her father's protective approach to his teenage daughter. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 In July, the teenage shooter was sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to his crimes. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 However, the day quickly spun out of control when one of the marshals shot one of Weaver’s dogs and then turned his gun to Weaver’s teenage son, who was armed. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teenage

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teenage was in 1911

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teenage

adjective
teen·​age ˈtē-ˌnāj How to pronounce teenage (audio)
variants or teenaged
-ˌnājd How to pronounce teenage (audio)
: of, being, or relating to people in their teens

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