teen

[tiːn]

teen Definition

• 1. a person between the ages of 13 and 19, inclusive
• 2. denoting numbers from 13 to 19, e.g. thirteen, nineteen

Using teen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "teen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She is a teen and goes to high school.

• Example

  The party was full of teens dancing and having fun.

• Example

  I have been friends with him since we were both teens.

• Example

  There are twenty teens in the summer camp.

teen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for teen

• adolescent
• youth
• youngster
• teenager

Phrases with teen

• in one's teens

  between the ages of 13 and 19

  Example

  In her teens, she was a talented athlete.

• teenage pregnancy

  pregnancy occurring in a female between the ages of 13 and 19

  Example

  Teenage pregnancy is a serious issue that requires attention and support.

• teenage rebellion

  a period of defiance or opposition to authority, often experienced by teenagers

  Example

  Her teenage rebellion caused a lot of stress for her parents.

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Summary: teen in Brief

The term 'teen' [tiːn] refers to a person between the ages of 13 and 19, inclusive, and denotes numbers from 13 to 19. It is commonly used to describe adolescents and young people, as in 'She is a teen and goes to high school.' Phrases like 'in one's teens' and 'teenage pregnancy' further emphasize this age range.