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Definition of preteen

preteen

/ˌpriːˈtiːn/
pre · teen
Plural:preteens
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preteen Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A child approaching the teenage years, typically between the ages of 9 and 12.

Example

"The summer camp offers specialized science and robotics workshops geared toward preteens."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or designed for children just below the teenage years, typically between the ages of 9 and 12.

Example

"The bookstore recently expanded its section of preteen fiction to appeal to middle school readers."

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• Rhymes for preteen

• Nearby Words

presurgery
presymptomatic
pretax
preteen
preteenager
pretend
pretender

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preteen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preteen
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