Used in a Sentence

teens

How to use teens in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for teens.

Editorial note

Both JC and MJ spent their teens practicing when others were playing.

Examples7
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of teens gathered in one view.

noun

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

noun

all the numbers that end in -teen

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for teens.

noun

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

noun

all the numbers that end in -teen

Example sentences

1

Both JC and MJ spent their teens practicing when others were playing.

2

I lost my sister to cancer 9 years ago when she was in her early 20s and I was in my teens.

3

Throughout my entire childhood, teens and now in a job I see rampant corruption.

4

Maybe it's a chip to prevent the cable from being used to display any 'barely legal teens'.

5

But as it stands, this is pretty meaningless data to draw the conclusion that 3 million teens have left Facebook.

6

If teens are aging themselves out of the "teen" category and the younger generation isn't signing up to fill their place, that's not the same as "leaving" Facebook.

7

If you did this for Indian celebrities, VCs in India would throw eight figure sums to buy you out.\nAs an immigrant, I'd say Americans are relatively more rational ie. not so celeb-crazy as to completely remodel themselves after a celebrity, though teens, especially teen girls tend to be an the outlier in this aspect.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use teens in a sentence?

Both JC and MJ spent their teens practicing when others were playing.

What does teens mean?

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

What part of speech is teens?

teens is commonly used as noun.