Pronunciation

/ˈtɛnɪtiər/

Definitions

Noun

A teenager is a person between the ages of 13 and 19, typically considered to be in the adolescent stage of life.

Verb

To be a teenager (informal) or experience teenagehood refers to going through the adolescence phase.

Phrases

• “Grow up to be a teenager” means to progress from childhood to adolescence.
• “Act like a teenager” suggests behaving in a typical teenage manner.
• “The teenage years” is a common phrase referring to this age range.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “During her teenage years, she developed a passion for music.”
• Verb: “My little brother is just starting to become a teenager, and it’s hard to believe how fast he’s growing up.”
• Adjective: “The teenager’s bedroom was filled with posters of their favorite bands.”

Synonyms

• Adolescent
• Youth
• Teen
• Pubescent
• Young adult

Antonyms

• Child
• Adult
• Senior
• Mature