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

Noun

KPop Demon Hunters Toys for Tweens and Teens This Lego set is perfect for tweens who are fans of the movie’s adorable mascots, Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird. — Anja Webb, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026

Ready to go to South America and see some capybaras annoying tweens? — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

There are tennis courts, a basketball court, kids' club, tween club, and a forthcoming Chef’s Table Experience on the helicopter pad. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

The singer and younger sister of Jessica Simpson and her 11-year-old daughter Jagger Snow Ross are becoming brand ambassadors for Justice, a brand targeted to tween girls sold at Walmart, its largest retailer, as well as other stores. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for tween

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

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