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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Spreading awareness Every country will have to effectively enforce and expand restrictions on cigarette and e-cigarette marketing to protect children and teenagers from messages that encourage them to try smoking and vaping.
—Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
However, things take a turn when the thieves happen to be the agent's teenagers using their parents’ methods to steal from a cartel.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The film, about the residents and staff of a group home for troubled teenagers, marked the feature debuts of LaKeith Stanfield (Sorry to Bother You) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), as well as early roles for Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart) and Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody, Mr. Robot).
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
Authorities said a teenager was killed at a construction site while working on a home that collapsed.
—Lekan Oyekanmi, Fortune, 29 May 2024
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Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
However, things take a turn when the thieves happen to be the agent's teenagers using their parents’ methods to steal from a cartel.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
The film, about the residents and staff of a group home for troubled teenagers, marked the feature debuts of LaKeith Stanfield (Sorry to Bother You) and Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), as well as early roles for Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart) and Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody, Mr. Robot).
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 31 May 2024
Authorities said a teenager was killed at a construction site while working on a home that collapsed.
—Lekan Oyekanmi, Fortune, 29 May 2024
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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teenager. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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