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 hilarious promo is the first teaser to be released ahead of the Academy Awards, set to air early next month. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025 In her first Cowboy Carter teaser during the 2024 Super Bowl, Bey is seen driving a taxi through a barren landscape. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2025 Comic fans were already unhappy that the Leader’s appearance had been drastically changed from the source material, and some were dismayed to see the character act as a messenger for a vague teaser. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025 In regards to gameplay, the movement system appears to be more free than in the current game — the teaser contains one section that shows two characters wallrunning with a bit of technical assistance. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 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 2 Mar. 2025.

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