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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As per previous Super Robot Wars games, the initial teaser trailer doesn’t tend to reveal the full roster of series involved in each game. Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Star Wars: Starfighter is slated to hit theaters on May 28, 2027, according to the official teaser trailer. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025 Universal on Friday dropped the teaser trailer for Him, the sports horror film that marks the latest from Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025 The teaser trailer showcases the epic highs and lows of professional football, with a focus on the lows, as all of this looks terrifying. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 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 25 Apr. 2025.

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