preteenager
/ˌpriːˈtiːnˌeɪdʒər/
noun
- A child who is almost a teenager, typically between the ages of 10 and 12.
- As a preteenager, she spent most of her free time playing soccer with friends.
- The book club is popular among preteenagers who enjoy adventure stories.
- Many preteenagers start to develop their own tastes in music and fashion.
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