interim

1 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​im ˈin-tə-rəm How to pronounce interim (audio)
: an intervening time : interval

interim

2 of 2

adjective

: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim

Examples of interim in a Sentence

Noun there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized Adjective putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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Noun
Maurice is the ninth head coach (including three interims) Tallas has worked for in that span. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025 As for the search process, which will be for the club’s 10th head coach all-time (excluding interims), Onalfo is not divulging a specific timeline or coaching profile. Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Braves named Snitker their interim manager in May 2016 and hired him as the full-time manager at the end of the season. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025 Madagascar’s prime minister and cabinet ministers will operate on an interim basis until replacements are found. Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interim

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin, adverb, meanwhile, from inter between — more at inter-

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interim was circa 1580

Cite this Entry

“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interim. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

interim

noun
in·​ter·​im
ˈin-tə-rəm
: a time intervening : interval
interim adjective

Legal Definition

interim

1 of 2 noun
in·​ter·​im ˈin-tə-rəm How to pronounce interim (audio)
: an intervening time see also ad interim

interim

2 of 2 adjective
: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
an interim disposition

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