teenager
/ˈtiːnˌeɪ̯d͡ʒə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: teenagers
Meaning · English
A person between thirteen and nineteen years old (inclusive).
Noun
Examples
Most teenagers will undergo lots of changes before reaching adulthood.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “teenager” mean?
A person between thirteen and nineteen years old (inclusive).
Is “teenager” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.