tween

1 of 2

preposition

tween

2 of 2

noun

Examples of tween in a Sentence

Noun a movie that appeals to tweens
Recent Examples on the Web
Preposition
There’s been an increasing trend in travel to celebrate teen and tween milestone birthdays and graduations with special trips and travel experiences, instead of presents and parties. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024 This one, inspired by the undersea realm from The Little Mermaid, will cater to her love for all things tween Disney. Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 29 Aug. 2023 Through child modeling, cute Disney Channel tween parts, Dancing With the Stars, and even a singing career, Zendaya made her way to the very heart of youth pop culture. Jessica Chia, Allure, 23 Nov. 2019 Her aesthetic is full of rainbow and glitter, which is what tween dreams are literally made of. Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 10 June 2019 Bryant has become one of the show’s most prominent female stars this season with her recurring characters such as Melanie, the horny tween slumber-party guest, and her Demi Lovato-singing impression of Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Jessica Zack, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2018 While their names may not familiar to those over 30—sorry, olds—this duo dominates on tween social media. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2018
Noun
Kids will love the colorful paper cones, but the artistic flair will also impress teens or tweens. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024 But at the start of puberty, before most of the adults in their lives realize what is happening, the sassy or silent (or both) tween can feel prisoner to their responses. Vanessa Kroll Bennett, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 That means the burden is on them to prevent and mitigate certain harm to teens and tweens when it is caused as a result of the companies' product design choices, such as algorithms and product features. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024 The 111-year-old brand has recently enjoyed a massive resurgence with a much younger clientele of tweens, teens and young adults, especially after its Quencher 40-ounce tumbler exploded on social media because of its ability to keep beverages hot or cold for extended periods of time. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 Salicylic acid or mild AHAs can be used, in particular for tweens and teens who are acne-prone. Jessica Diner, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024 Retinoids, a group of chemical compounds derived from vitamin A, commonly cause issues for tweens and young teens who don’t need them, dermatologists said. Katie Mogg, NBC News, 29 Feb. 2024 In many communities, tweens and teens looking to earn spare cash can also be found via requests for recommendations on social media. Carley Thornell, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 Holidays & Occasions Easter On-trend gifts your tweens and teens will love. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tween. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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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