preteen
noun
a boy or girl under the age of 13, especially one between the ages of 9 and 12.
preteens
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pluralof preteen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The suit states that "despite public knowledge of ChatGPT's use by minors, including preteens, defendants have not taken steps to prevent their use of ChatGPT."
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
The kids and preteens in the youngest generation have grown up with the ability to watch any movie on any device anytime and anywhere they desire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025
The communication with Naval they uncovered on Roblox, an online game platform popular among preteens, pointed investigators to the Northern California city, where they recovered the child.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
Now, all 284 million of those people will probably not vote for Harris, in part because many of them are preteens and/or residents of foreign countries.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2024
By the time Dad gets home with the pizza, the two of them are screeching like preteens, and all is back to normal.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
