noun
Uncommon
teaser
TEEZ
Teaser (noun) means a short preview released ahead of a film, show, or product to build excitement. Example: “The teaser for the new series racked up a million views in a day.”
noun
1
A short preview released ahead of a film, show, or product to build excitement.
"The teaser for the new series racked up a million views in a day."
2
Someone who teases.
"He was known as a bit of a teaser at school, always winding people up."
How to use teaser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short preview meant to build anticipation, or a person who teases others.
Common pairings
a movie teaser
release a teaser
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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.
Class of 1900
teaser joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for teaser
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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.
