Teens — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

plural noun noun /ˈtēnz/

Meaning & Definition of Teens

Teens (plural noun)

  1. the numbers 13 to 19 inclusive; specifically, the years 13 to 19 in a lifetime or century

Teens (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

    similar: preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teenyboppers, tweens, bairns (chiefly Scottish), bambinos, buds, chaps (Southern & Midland), chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats (slang), schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tots, tykes, weanlings, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins, whippersnappers, cherubs, lads, nippers, shavers, striplings, tads, bobby-soxers, hoydens, tomboys
    opposite: middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, adults, grown-ups

Related Entry: Teen (noun)

Teen is a different word from Teens. The synonyms below are for teen, not for teens.

  1. someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

    similar: preteen, preteen-ager, subteen, teenager, teener, teenybopper, tween, bairn (chiefly Scottish), bambino, bud, chap (Southern & Midland), chick, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie, kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, youngster, youth, adolescent, minor, kindergartner, preschooler, rug rat (slang), schoolboy, schoolchild, schoolgirl, schoolkid, babe, baby, bantling, infant, neonate, nestling, newborn, toddler, tot, tyke, weanling, imp, jackanapes, mischief, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, urchin, whippersnapper, cherub, lad, nipper, shaver, stripling, tad, bobby-soxer, hoyden, tomboy
    opposite: middle-ager, ancient, elder, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen, adult, grown-up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Teens

The most common words with a similar meaning to Teens:

Chiefly Scottish: bairns
Southern & Midland: chaps
Slang: rug rats
preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teenyboppers, tweens, bambinos, buds, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Teens

Words with the opposite meaning of Teens:

middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, adults, grown-ups

Origin & Etymology of Teens

-teen (as in thirteen)

First known use: 1596

Frequently Asked Questions about Teens

What does "Teens" mean?

"Teens" means the numbers 13 to 19 inclusive; specifically, the years 13 to 19 in a lifetime or century. As an a plural noun and a noun, it is defined as: the numbers 13 to 19 inclusive; specifically, the years 13 to 19 in a lifetime or century.

What is another word for "Teens"?

Other words for "Teens" include preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teenyboppers, tweens and bairns. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Teens" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Teens"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Teens". Common alternatives include preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teenyboppers, tweens, bairns, bambinos and buds.

What is the opposite of "Teens"?

Antonyms of "Teens" include middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens and seniors.

Is "Teens" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Teens" can be used as a plural noun and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Teens"?

"Teens" is pronounced /ˈtēnz/.

What is the origin of the word "Teens"?

"Teens" comes from -teen (as in thirteen). First known use: 1596.

What is another word for "Teens" meaning "someone who is between 13 and 19 years old"?

When "Teens" (noun) means someone who is between 13 and 19 years old, synonyms include preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners and teenyboppers. Opposites in this sense include middle-agers, ancients, elders and golden-agers.