noun
- children who are approaching their teenage years, typically between ages 8 and 12
Usage: plural form; informal; commonly used in marketing, education, and parenting contexts
Examples
- The store's clothing line is designed specifically for preteenagers.
- Preteenagers often enjoy video games and social media.
- Many preteenagers are beginning to develop their own sense of style.
- The summer camp offers activities tailored to preteenagers.
- Preteenagers are at an important stage of social development.
- Parents of preteenagers often face new challenges with independence and peer pressure.