preadolescent — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of or relating to preadolescence.

Noun

1. A child who has not yet reached puberty.

   Synonyms

   preteen

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   Urvashi wrinkled her nose. "We've gone from training and assiting the saviors of mankind to playing nursemaid? No thank you." Aru blushed. "We're not kids." "Um, Aru..." said Mini, "we kinda are." "We're preadolescents." "That's the same thing, just a different word." "Yeah, but it sounds better," muttered Aru.

Adjective

1. of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12

   Synonyms

   preteen

   Examples

   a preteen party

   preteen clothing