Synonyms for
Teens
Definition
Teens refer to the period of time between the ages of 13 and 19.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- early teens
- late teens
- mid-teens
- teen years
- teen idol
- teen spirit
- teen angst
- teen movie
Word family
Usage note
Teens is an informal term for individuals aged 13 to 19. While commonly used, 'teenagers' is the more formal and standard term.
Example sentences
- The teens are a time when many people start to form their own opinions and ideas about the world.
- My favorite memories from my teens are spending time with my friends and going on adventures.
- Teens often struggle with finding their place in the world and figuring out who they are.
- The teens are a time of change and growth both physically and mentally.
- I wish I could go back to my teens and experience all the fun and excitement again.
Quotes
"I think that the best thing we can do for our children is to allow them to do things for themselves, allow them to be strong, allow them to experience life on their own terms, allow them to take the subway... let them be better people, let them believe more in themselves." - C. JoyBell C.
"The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires." - Dorothy Parker
"In the end, kids will not remember that fancy toy or game you bought for them; they will remember the time you spent with them." - Kevin Heath