in time

phrase

1

: sufficiently early

2

: eventually

3

: in correct tempo

learn to play in time

Examples of in time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aston has debuted the collection in time for the holidays at 270 Dillard stores across the country. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

The rookie, however, was not able to clear concussion protocol in time. — Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

And just in time for the holidays, cozy clogs are surpassing slippers as the hottest gift of the season, giving everyday outfits a timeless, more practical appeal. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

Going down two scores in the first quarter is typically a recipe for disaster against a service academy offense like Air Force’s, which led the nation in time of possession entering Saturday’s game. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 31 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime