teenager
UK: ˈtiːneɪdʒə | US: ˈtiːneɪdʒər
n. a person aged between 13 and 19 years old; an adolescent.
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The word "teenager" combines "teen," derived from the Old English word for "ten" (referring to the numbers 13–19 ending in "-teen"), and "age," indicating a life stage. The suffix "-er" denotes a person belonging to that group. Coined in the early 20th century, it reflects the cultural recognition of adolescence as a distinct phase between childhood and adulthood.
Many teenagers experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
The library offers special programs for teenagers during summer break.
She works part-time at a café while balancing her life as a teenager.
Teenagers today are heavily influenced by social media.
Parents often struggle to communicate effectively with their teenagers.