What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
teenager
Example
My sister is a teenager and loves listening to music. [teenager: noun]
Example
Teenagers often experience mood swings due to hormonal changes. [teenagers: plural noun]
juvenile
Example
The juvenile delinquent was caught stealing from the store. [juvenile: adjective]
Example
The court decided to try the suspect as a juvenile due to their age. [juvenile: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Teenager is more commonly used than juvenile in everyday language, and is a more familiar term for most people. Juvenile is more commonly used in legal or academic contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between teenager and juvenile?
Juvenile is more formal than teenager, and is often used in legal or academic contexts. Teenager is more casual and commonly used in everyday language.
