teenager

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Growing up as a teenager of mixed heritage in Wrexham in the 1990s, Natalie Edwards remembers struggling to find services or understanding of how to care for her afro hair.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I started playing golf as a teenager in the 1980s, long before Mr. Woods turned pro, but he’s the reason I began watching golf tournaments regularly on television.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

An aspiring writer as a teenager, Burden turned her focus to law in college, earning a degree in Juvenile and Immigration Law from New York University.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

One of them was teenager Saleh Mohammadi, who had only just turned 19 and had taken part in international wrestling competitions.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The teenager came back with two men who helped the old man to his feet and carried him out of the alley.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat