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adjective

Definition of preteennext
as in teenage

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preteen

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noun

as in teen

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Recent Examples of preteen
Adjective
There’s no greater satisfaction than buying the garment or accessory coveted in preteen years spent poring over magazines. — Selene Oliva, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 According to Morris, as long ago as 2011, the recommendation was to begin checking cholesterol levels in the preteen years, but most parents and doctors were not heeding that advice. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
On Little House on the Prairie, Cadorath plays Caleb, an orphaned preteen who's new to Independence. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 Schwam also watched the show as a preteen, often turning it on during slumber parties or in hotel rooms when her mom stepped out. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for preteen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preteen
  1. teenage
  2. teen
  3. young
  4. teenager
  5. underage
  6. tween
  7. adolescent
  8. kid
Adjective
  • In playing their teenage striker, few outside of the club’s immediate orbit had heard or seen before, Villa had done as much.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said an adult woman and a teenage boy were found dead inside a Martha Lane home after a well-being check was requested by another member of the household.
    — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of teenage
Noun
  • Farm’s microbusinesses provide stability, teach teens The farm also is home to multiple microbusinesses that help fund the nonprofit’s activities, co-founder Janet Zeller said.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This marks English actor Hoult’s third major TV series role following the British teen drama Skins and the Hulu comedy The Great, which earned him an Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of teen
Adjective
  • Adding Waller feels like a shot across the bow at the Panthers’ younger tight ends in particular.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Meloni's current fashion choices — and political rhetoric — contrast starkly with those of her younger self.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of young
Noun
  • Now there are four campuses with 10,000 to 12,000 annual students ranging from teenagers through retirees, as well as a staff eager to position the college as a true community hub.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Other than Bafode Diakite, teenagers Veljko Milosavljevic and Matai Akinmboni, both 19, are the backup centre-backs, while Julio Soler, 21, is Truffert’s understudy.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of teenager
Adjective
  • Her father, Terry (Wes Bentley), is a stock predatory movie producer with an eye for underage boys.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Runaway Wedding follows underage lovers Matt and Anna, who elope to the chagrin of their parents, who chase them across the country — and unexpectedly fall in love, themselves.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of underage
Noun
  • 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
  • Isla’s mother, Chloe Howell, said the tween loves to crack jokes at home and came up with the funny simile herself.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of tween
Adjective
  • The desire for teens to overhaul their look during high school is a healthy part of adolescent development.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Child and adolescent family therapist Darby Fox explains how teens view social media.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of adolescent
Noun
  • The kids are now older and played by different actors (Emma Ho and Gabriel Barbosa).
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is that keeping their community healthy will keep kids in school learning.
    — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
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