teaser

noun

teas·​er ˈtē-zər How to pronounce teaser (audio)
1
: one that teases
2
: an advertising or promotional device intended to arouse interest or curiosity especially in something to follow

Examples of teaser in a Sentence

A teaser for the sequel appeared at the end of the movie. credit cards offering teaser rates to get people to sign up
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The second season teaser has Mavis working hard to grow her brand and establish herself as a fashion stylist. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025 Within the roughly one-minute teaser, the network dropped a quick preview of clips from The Bear, which was renewed for a fourth season prior to the season three premiere in June 2024. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 In a teaser for his new podcast, Newsom said Wednesday public safety experts and forensic psychologists will conduct a risk assessment investigation for the parole board to determine whether the brothers pose a threat if released. Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 There’s even a first look at Zendaya’s teen-girl ogre — red hair, bangs, and all — in a new teaser for the movie. Justin Curto, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teaser

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of teaser was in the 14th century

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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaser. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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