Search Dictionary
Definition of teens

teens

/tiːnz/
teens
Plural:teens
•
Adjective:teenage
JUMP TO:

teens Lexical Profile

teens Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Plural form of teen; young people between the ages of thirteen and nineteen.

Example

"Many local teens volunteer at the community center during their summer break."

2

The years of a person's age from thirteen to nineteen inclusive.

Example

"She moved to Paris in her late teens to study art and literature."

3

The numbers from thirteen to nineteen inclusive, especially when referring to temperature or years in a century.

Example

"Overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the low teens across the northern states."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for teens
Antonyms
View all antonyms for teens

• Rhymes for teens

• Nearby Words

teenage
teenaged
teenager
teens
teensy
teeny
tees river

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived as an independent noun from the suffix '-teen' in the cardinal numbers thirteen through nineteen, going back to Old English '-tiene', meaning 'ten more than'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teens. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teens
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.