teaser
8 synonyms for teaser, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short preview released ahead of a film, show, or product to build excitement.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use teaser
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a movie teaser
release a teaser
Etymology
From tease plus the agent suffix "-er," originally someone or something that teases; the "preview trailer" sense developed in 20th-century advertising and film marketing.
Full origin of teaser →Frequently asked questions
What does “teaser” mean?
The word “teaser” means a short preview released ahead of a film, show, or product to build excitement. In plain terms, a short preview meant to build anticipation, or a person who teases others.
How do you pronounce “teaser”?
“Teaser” is pronounced TEEZ (/ˈtiːzɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “teaser” in a sentence?
Here is “teaser” used in a sentence: “The teaser for the new series racked up a million views in a day.”
What part of speech is “teaser”?
“Teaser” is a noun.
Where does the word “teaser” come from?
The word “teaser” dates back to around 1900. From tease plus the agent suffix "-er," originally someone or something that teases; the "preview trailer" sense developed in 20th-century advertising and film marketing.
Is “teaser” a common word?
“Teaser” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “teaser” have?
“Teaser” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short preview released ahead of a film, show, or product to build excitement.
