tween

1 of 2

preposition

ˈtwēn 

: between

tween

2 of 2

noun

: preteen

Examples of tween in a Sentence

Noun

a movie that appeals to tweens

Recent Examples on the Web

Preposition

While the stakes aren't super high, tween Dora fans and parents should have fun with this one. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 3 July 2025

There’s Hiddleston, of course, as adult Chuck; Cody Flanagan (Mike and co-star Kate Siegel’s real-life child) as kid Chuck; Jacob Tremblay as teen Chuck; and first-time film actor Benjamin Pajak as tween Chuck. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 June 2025

Noun

Teen and tween retailer known for its ear-piercing services and affordable, trend-forward jewelry and accessories has filed its First Day Pleadings with the Delaware Federal Bankruptcy Court in support of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Like tweens of every generation, Gen Alpha kids are doing chores and mowing laws in exchange for their parents’ pocket change. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Preposition

Middle English twene, short for betwene

Noun

blend of between and teen entry 1

First Known Use

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tween

• bean
• bein
• bien
• bouin
• chine
• clean
• deen
• diene
• gene
• glean
• jean
• keen

Kids Definition

tween

1 of 2 preposition

ˈtwēn 

: between entry 1

tween

2 of 2 noun

: preteen entry 1

Medical Definition

Tween

trademark

ˈtwēn 

—used for any of several preparations of polysorbates