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 Before the teaser was released on Thursday, fans got an unauthorized peek of season three last month. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 May 2024 The heat is back on as Eddie Murphy returns in the first 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' teaser trailer There's also some new blood with the addition of Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Axel's partner, Det. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 9 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 15 May. 2024.

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