teenager

UK: ˈtiːneɪdʒə | US: ˈtiːneɪdʒər

Definition
  1. n. a person aged between 13 and 19 years old; an adolescent.

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Etymology

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.

Examples
  1. Many teenagers experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

  2. The library offers special programs for teenagers during summer break.

  3. She works part-time at a café while balancing her life as a teenager.

  4. Teenagers today are heavily influenced by social media.

  5. Parents often struggle to communicate effectively with their teenagers.