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UK/["/tiːnz/"]/US/["/tiːnz/"]/

Meaning of Teens

In simple words: Young people between 13 and 19 years old.

Teens in a sentence

  • She began writing poetry in her teens.
  • to be in your **early/late teens**
  • He didn't want to share a room with his brother once he reached his teens.
  • His parents divorced during his teens.
  • She's had skin problems since her teens.
  • An eyewitness described a boy in his mid to late teens wearing a dark jacket.

How to use Teens

Used in informal and neutral contexts to refer to young people. Avoid in formal writing or when referring to age groups older or younger than teenagers.

Grammar pattern

noun + 'are' + adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'teen' — like 13, 14, 15... through 19.

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Collocations with Teens

Synonyms for Teens

Opposites of Teens

  • adults
  • seniors

Common mistakes with Teens

  • Confused with 'adolescents' which can include younger children.
  • Used incorrectly to describe young adults over 19 years old.
  • Misunderstood as a term for all youth rather than those specific ages.

Compare Teens with Youth, Adolescents, Kids

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Frequently asked questions about Teens

What does Teens mean?

Young people between 13 and 19 years old.

What is the definition of Teens?

the years of a person’s life when they are between 13 and 19 years old

How do you use Teens in a sentence?

She began writing poetry in her teens.

Can you give another example of Teens?

to be in your **early/late teens**

What are synonyms for Teens?

Common alternatives include youth, youngsters, adolescents, kids.

What is the opposite of Teens?

Opposite meanings include adults, seniors.

What words go with Teens?

It commonly pairs with early, late, reach, during your teens, in your teens, since your teens.

What are common mistakes when using Teens?

Confused with 'adolescents' which can include younger children. Used incorrectly to describe young adults over 19 years old. Misunderstood as a term for all youth rather than those specific ages.

How do you pronounce Teens?

US: /["/tiːnz/"]/, UK: /["/tiːnz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Teens?

Used in informal and neutral contexts to refer to young people. Avoid in formal writing or when referring to age groups older or younger than teenagers.

What CEFR level is Teens?

"Teens" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.