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teens

American  
[teenz] / tinz /

plural noun

  1. the numbers 13 through 19, especially in a progression, as the 13th through the 19th years of a lifetime or of a given or implied century.

teens British  
/ tiːnz /

plural noun

  1. the years of a person's life between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive

  2. all the numbers that end in -teen

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Etymology

Origin of teens

1595–1605; teen (extracted from numbers with -teen as final element) + -s 3

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In California, public health experts have identified the drink as one factor contributing to rising obesity rates among young people, even though many teens and young adults are unaware of the potential risks.

From Science Daily

The judge ordered her to be housed in a group home for high-risk male teens and young adults.

From The Wall Street Journal

The report also highlights future risk among children and teens.

From Science Daily

The two girls’ ambitions diverge in their teens.

From The Wall Street Journal

Early on, both sisters sound like typical young teens, sometimes teasing and full of fun, other times bored or frustrated.

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