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

Since breaking out in the tween-friendly Twilight saga twenty years ago, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have each transformed themselves into Hollywood’s most arthouse-friendly weirdos. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 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

There’s a swarm of tween girls outside Netflix’s Tudum theater, stealing glances at the Dunkin’ Donut boxes and DoorDash signs that adorn the premiere of Alix Earle’s new reality series Earle Meets World. — Peter White, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

This trend is usually followed by teen or tween boys who make personal and lifestyle changes in order to inspire self-improvement. — Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 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