teaser

noun

teas·​er ˈtē-zər How to pronounce teaser (audio)
1
: one that teases
2
: an advertising or promotional device intended to arouse interest or curiosity especially in something to follow

Examples of teaser in a Sentence

A teaser for the sequel appeared at the end of the movie. credit cards offering teaser rates to get people to sign up
Recent Examples on the Web The season four teaser features Geralt leading his horse to water in a foggy night. Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024 Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the hit theatrical prequel, has extended its run on London’s West End into 2025 and shared a new teaser that offers a look at some of the impressive stagecraft anchoring the production. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for teaser 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of teaser was in the 14th century

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“Teaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaser. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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