Definition
A person who is between 13 and 19 years old.
Examples
- a magazine aimed at teenagers
- She's just acting like a normal teenager.
- a troubled teenager
- a rebellious teenager
Pronunciation
/ˈtiː.neɪ.dʒər/
Notes
- Also used in phrases like “teenager” to describe someone in that age range.
- The term can carry connotations of adolescence, development, and typical behavioral phases.
Author’s Summary
A teenager is someone aged 13–19, commonly used to describe adolescent development and related cultural references.
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Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-12-05