teenagers'
|teen-a-gers'|
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/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒərz/
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/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒəz/
(teenager)
young person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'teenager' originates from the English word 'teen', which refers to the numbers 13 to 19, combined with the suffix '-ager', indicating a person of a certain age.
Historical Evolution
'Teenager' was first used in the 20th century to describe young people aged 13 to 19.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to young people in their teens, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the possessive form of 'teenagers', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with teenagers.
The teenagers' room was filled with posters and music.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45