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Teen

Definition:

A teen is a person who is between the ages of 13 and 19, typically considered as a transitional stage from childhood to adulthood.

Senses:

1. Noun - Adolescent:

A teenage individual who is in the process of growing and developing from a child into an adult.

Example Sentence: The teen was excited to start driving once they turned sixteen.

2. Adjective - Pertaining to Teenagers:

Relating to or suitable for teenagers.

Example Sentence: The bookstore has a section dedicated to teen fiction.

3. Noun - Designation of a Decade:

A short form for the decade of the 2010s (2010-2019).

Example Sentence: The fashion trends of the teen were characterized by vibrant colors and bold patterns.

4. Adjective - Informal:

Informal term meaning excellent, very good, cool, or impressive.

Example Sentence: That new skateboard trick was totally teen!

Please note that the senses and examples provided above are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the entire range of meanings and usages for the term "teen".