tween

1 of 2

preposition

tween

2 of 2

noun

Examples of tween in a Sentence

Noun a movie that appeals to tweens
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Preposition
There’s Hiddleston, of course, as adult Chuck; Cody Flanagan (Mike and co-star Kate Siegel’s real-life child) as kid Chuck; Jacob Tremblay as teen Chuck; and first-time film actor Benjamin Pajak as tween Chuck. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 June 2025 There was a shouted conference be tween the guides. Robeson Bailey, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2025
Noun
Who?, too Best Early Amazon Prime Day Toy Deals for Tweens and Teens Keep too-cool tweens and teens engaged in crafts this summer with a 41% off paint-by-numbers kit large enough to adorn their bedroom wall, a $15 jewelry-making dish, and all the bracelets with a $12 bracelet-making kit. Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 27 June 2025 More mature tweens and teens might feel more comfortable on board, and kids in that age group are occasionally on board during summer breaks. Sherri Eisenberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tween

Word History

Etymology

Preposition

Middle English twene, short for betwene

Noun

blend of between and teen entry 1

First Known Use

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tween was in the 13th century

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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tween. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

tween

1 of 2 preposition

tween

2 of 2 noun

Medical Definition

Tween

trademark
used for any of several preparations of polysorbates

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