teenager
noun
teen·ag·er
ˈtēn-ˌā-jər 
plural teenagers
: someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
He began singing as a teenager.
Most teenagers firmly believe they have the most embarrassing parents in the world.—
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After a search of the area, police located both suspects, who police said are teenagers, hiding nearby and took both into custody.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Not surprisingly, the survey also found that teenagers are more interested in news about celebrities, music, movies, sports and other entertainment.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Sky News Australia previously reported that the teenager unfollowed Urban on Instagram, a move that reportedly came as a shock to the singer.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
All of our memories are traveling the world, messing around, having fun, and being teenagers.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Not surprisingly, the survey also found that teenagers are more interested in news about celebrities, music, movies, sports and other entertainment.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Sky News Australia previously reported that the teenager unfollowed Urban on Instagram, a move that reportedly came as a shock to the singer.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
All of our memories are traveling the world, messing around, having fun, and being teenagers.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenager. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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