archaic
: misery, affliction
Examples of teen in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Studies have shown that teens who experience a lack of sleep could suffer negative consequences, including an inability to concentrate, poor grades, drowsy driving incidents, anxiety, depression, and many more.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 May 2025
With over 6 million teens competing for traditional summer jobs, creating your own opportunity offers a distinct advantage.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen’s crisis
Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen's crisis
Dear Abby: Is there a way to tell the crass shirttail relations that they’re not invited?
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for teen
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
From bodega doorways, teens in hoodies glare, one hand on the bulge behind their belt.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025
Studies have shown that teens who experience a lack of sleep could suffer negative consequences, including an inability to concentrate, poor grades, drowsy driving incidents, anxiety, depression, and many more.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 May 2025
With over 6 million teens competing for traditional summer jobs, creating your own opportunity offers a distinct advantage.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Most Popular Most Popular Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen’s crisis
Asking Eric: The parents refuse to cut their trip short despite their teen's crisis
Dear Abby: Is there a way to tell the crass shirttail relations that they’re not invited?
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for teen
Cite this Entry
“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share