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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For her grandfather, opening the package instantly transported him back to his teenage years. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 All eyes will be on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who is key to Spain's chances and will be playing his first knockout game. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026 Chris Rock Chris Rock spent his teenage years working at Red Lobster in New York. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 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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