tween

1 of 2

preposition

ˈtwēn How to pronounce tween (audio)
Synonyms of tween
: between

tween

2 of 2

noun

: preteen

Examples of tween in a Sentence

Noun a movie that appeals to tweens
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Noun
If their goal is to grant access to her particular perspective, then that perspective seems only that of a bored and aloof tween. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026 Though Biggs is making the upgrade from tween to teen room, the content creator is still bunking with her younger sister, Aleia. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Still, some tweens and teens find the season stressful because of body image concerns. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 19 July 2026 Advertisement For older kids, Percy Jackson and The Olympians offers a new, tween-friendly spin on many of the most popular Greek myths. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tween

Word History

Etymology

Preposition

Middle English twene, short for betwene

Noun

blend of between and teen entry 1

First Known Use

Preposition

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tween was in the 12th century

Rhymes for tween

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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tween. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

tween

2 of 2 noun
: preteen entry 1

Medical Definition

Tween

trademark
ˈtwēn How to pronounce Tween (audio)
—used for any of several preparations of polysorbates

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