in-kind

adjective

ˈin-ˈkīnd 

: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money

in-kind relief for the poor

Examples of in-kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Statesman's largest charity program has raised $1,535,658 in monetary donations and $209,569 in in-kind donations, for a total of $1,745,227. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026

Established in 2022, the CFDA NYFW Fund has enabled more than 50 international retailers, editors and media stakeholders to attend NYFW across eight seasons, providing financial and in-kind support that helps amplify the American collections on a global stage. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026

All told, there was over $30 million in cash and in-kind donations. —Grace Hase, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026

Under director Rodrigo Brum, the platform awarded more than $200,000 in cash and in-kind support, drawing partners from Europe, Africa and the Gulf. —Essie Assibu, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective

1

a

: made in a form other than money

an in-kind contribution to a political campaign

b

: made without conversion (as of assets) into money

an in-kind distribution of assets

2

: made in a form or amount equivalent to another

an in-kind payment to substitute for meals