NYT Dictionary

TEENAGE

/ˈtiːneɪd͡ʒ/
AdjectiveNounTEEN-ageteen-age · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Of or relating to an age between thirteen and nineteen years old.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From -teen + age. First attested in 1921.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

teenetadolescentteenteenaged

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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