subteen
Not yet thirteen
A subteen is a child who has not yet reached the teenage years—typically ages nine through twelve.
The term emphasizes proximity to adolescence: subteen fashion, a magazine aimed at subteens.
Sometimes called a preteen or tween.
Child approaching adolescence
- tweenYouth approaching thirteen
- preadolescentChild nearing puberty
- prepubescentBefore sexual maturation
- childhoodLife's earliest phase
adolescence · puberty · maturation · growth · developmental stage · formative years · coming-of-age · youth
Population segment by birth years
- consumerOne who acquires goods
- target audienceIntended recipients of content
- Generation AlphaDemographic born mid-2010s onward
- children's programmingMedia aimed at young viewers
youth culture · peer group · grade school · elementary · middle school · fifth grader · sixth grader · age bracket
Children's outdoor recreation space
- sleepoverOvernight visit with friends
- birthday partyAnnual celebration of birth
- best friendMost trusted companion
- cliqueExclusive social group
popularity · fitting in · peer pressure · recess · afterschool · playdate · crush · friendship bracelet
Interactive electronic entertainment
- cartoonsAnimated drawings, often humorous
- toysObjects for amusement
- collectiblesItems people amass
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
YouTube · TikTok · pop music · fashion · sports · hobbies · anime · video games
preteen
Child approaching adolescence
- tweenYouth approaching thirteen
- preadolescentChild nearing puberty
- prepubescentBefore sexual maturation
childhood · adolescence · puberty · maturation · growth · developmental stage · formative years · coming-of-age · youth · girlhood
age group
Population segment by birth years
- consumerOne who acquires goods
- target audienceIntended recipients of content
- Generation AlphaDemographic born mid-2010s onward
children's programming · youth culture · peer group · grade school · elementary · middle school · fifth grader · sixth grader · age bracket · cohort
playground
Children's outdoor recreation space
- sleepoverOvernight visit with friends
- birthday partyAnnual celebration of birth
- best friendMost trusted companion
clique · popularity · fitting in · peer pressure · recess · afterschool · playdate · crush · friendship bracelet · slumber party
gaming
Interactive electronic entertainment
- cartoonsAnimated drawings, often humorous
- toysObjects for amusement
- collectiblesItems people amass
social media · YouTube · TikTok · pop music · fashion · sports · hobbies · anime · video games · trading cards
subteenteenager
Person aged thirteen-nineteen
teen · adolescent · adult · young adult · twentysomething
subteenadult
Mature person, legally responsible
grown-up · elder · senior citizen · of age