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teenagers

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈtiˌneɪdʒɝz// UK //tˈiːneɪdʒəz// teenagers

n. young people between the ages of 13 and 19. You use this word to describe the stage of life between being a child and an adult.

n. individuals in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, specifically those aged thirteen through nineteen inclusive.


SIMPLE

Many teenagers enjoy playing video games after school.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community center offers various programs designed to help teenagers develop leadership skills and prepare for university life.

COMPLEX

Sociologists often study how teenagers navigate the transition from parental dependence to individual autonomy within the context of rapidly evolving digital social networks.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'teenager'; often used as a collective noun to describe a specific demographic group.

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