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
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Read on for all the details—and keep scrolling to watch the new teaser trailer. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Helen Mirren warns Harrison Ford in the first full teaser trailer for 1923 season two. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2024 In a teaser trailer for her performance, Beyoncé was shown decorating a cactus with ornaments as snow fell all around her. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 But Sora, which was not immediately available to the public, remained just that: a teaser. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teaser 

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 22 Dec. 2024.

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