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

Bikes for big kids and tweens By this age, kids want bikes that can keep up with them on neighborhood rides, park loops and the occasional trail. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Companies like Sephora have seen explosive growth in kids’ interest in beauty, while apparel retailers have created more dedicated sizing for tweens. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Many pediatricians recommend that toddlers to tweens eat around three meals and two snacks a day. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

This hyper-awareness rears its head in moments the otherwise invisible tween is placed under a spotlight by his peers, resulting in quick bursts of visual energy that intentionally get on your nerves. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 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