1. a child between childhood and teenage years, typically ages 9-12
Usage: informal

1. between
Usage: archaic; poetic

Examples

• The store has a special clothing section for tweens.
• Marketing companies often target tweens with their advertisements.
• She’s at that awkward tween age where she’s not quite a child anymore.
• The summer camp offers programs specifically designed for tweens.
• Many tweens struggle with fitting in at school.
• ‘Tween the mountains and the sea lay a peaceful valley.