teens
/tiːnz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The numbers between thirteen and nineteen (inclusive).
Noun
Examples
The number of people at the meeting was in the teens.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The time of life between thirteen and nineteen years old; the teenage years.
Noun
Examples
She is in her teens.
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 “teens” mean?
The numbers between thirteen and nineteen (inclusive).
Is “teens” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.