teenager
noun
teen·ag·er
ˈtēn-ˌā-jər 
plural teenagers
: someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
He began singing as a teenager.
Most teenagers firmly believe they have the most embarrassing parents in the world.—
Allison Pearson
Allison PearsonIt's been a tumultuous summer for America's hottest and fastest-growing social media app, one that's particularly popular with teenagers.—Scott Nover
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Not even teenagers yet, Ebel’s sons would be taking ground balls and shagging in the outfield during batting practice before the start of Dodger games.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
In 1987, flooding hit the Pot O' Gold Christian Camp in Comfort, Texas, killing 10 teenagers during a rushed evacuation, according to the outlet.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 July 2025
The events of the 1980s finally introduced him to the concept of homosexuality as a teenager.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
The teenagers and young adults who volunteer at The Awareness Project were also upset about the likelihood that the nonprofit will close.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
In 1987, flooding hit the Pot O' Gold Christian Camp in Comfort, Texas, killing 10 teenagers during a rushed evacuation, according to the outlet.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 July 2025
The events of the 1980s finally introduced him to the concept of homosexuality as a teenager.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
The teenagers and young adults who volunteer at The Awareness Project were also upset about the likelihood that the nonprofit will close.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenager. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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