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Preposition
Jip quickly learned the difference be tween a horse and a cow.—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025 While the stakes aren't super high, tween Dora fans and parents should have fun with this one.—Devonne Goode, Parents, 3 July 2025
Noun
The tween years are a time of big emotions and self-discovery, and shows that reflect this can help kids feel seen and understood.—Anna Earl, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026 In order to get Kylie’s full-lip look, tweens would suck on glass bottles or shot glasses, often to the point of bruising.—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tween