tween

/twin/
noun
  1. A child between the ages of about 9 and 12, considered to be between childhood and the teenage years.
    • As a tween, she loved going to the mall with her friends on weekends.
    • Many tweens are starting to develop their own tastes in music and fashion.
    • The bookstore has a popular section for tweens with adventure and fantasy novels.
adjective
  1. Relating to or intended for children in the tween age group.
    • The movie was rated PG and targeted a tween audience.
    • The clothing line is designed for tween girls who want stylish but age-appropriate outfits.
    • She bought a tween magazine that had quizzes and posters of pop stars.
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