subteen

American

[suhb-teen] / ˈsʌbˈtin /

noun

a young person approaching the teens or adolescence.
a range of even-numbered garment sizes, chiefly from 6 to 14, designed for girls under 13.

adjective

of, relating to, or designed for subteens.

subteen clothes.

subteen British

/ ˌsʌbˈtiːn /

noun

rare a young person who has not yet become a teenager

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Etymology

Origin of subteen

First recorded in 1950–55; sub- + teen ¹

Example Sentences

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Bubble-gum music is the latest confection created for the subteen market, which accounts for about one out of every four single records sold.

From Time Magazine Archive

It seems incredible that Brenda Lee has been atop the subteen heap for ten years, but here's the anniversary album to bear witness.

From Time Magazine Archive

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