teens
plural noun
: the numbers 13 to 19 inclusive
specifically
: the years 13 to 19 in a lifetime or century
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For children and teens, growth charts are used to measure normal growth in height and weight.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 4 Feb. 2023
That’s where parental or caretaker guidance and influence can play an important role for children and teens.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2023
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 4 Feb. 2023
That’s where parental or caretaker guidance and influence can play an important role for children and teens.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2023
See all Example Sentences for teens
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“Teens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teens. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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