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

The fantastical creatures might appeal to younger kids but the storyline hinges on a series of weighty emotional moments that can only be appreciated by teens and tweens. — Parents, 25 Sep. 2026

Common Sense Media notes that some families start tweens with basic phones or smartwatches for safety while others wait longer to introduce smartphones, with pressure around messaging and group chats intensifying as kids approach middle school. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Bicks was hired after Harvey could no longer pass as a tween. — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Common Sense Media notes that some families start tweens with basic phones or smartwatches for safety, while others hold off longer before introducing a smartphone. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 24 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