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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Samsung has effectively announced the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 already—three times, in fact—in three separate teasers that gave us several glimpses into what the new phone will be like. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 In April 2025, a teaser trailer for The Naked Gun debuted at CinemaCon, an annual event for Hollywood studios and exhibitors. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 June 2025 First teaser for ‘SPACEBALLS 2’ In theaters in 2027. Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 While there’s no release date yet, Brooks’s teaser confirms that the film will receive a theatrical release. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 June 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 2 Jul. 2025.

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