in the meantime

phrase

1

: during the time before something happens or before a specified period ends

The new computers won't arrive until next week, but we can keep using the old ones in the meantime.

2

: while something else is being done or was being done

She spent four years studying for her law degree. In the meantime, she continued to work at the bank.

Examples of in the meantime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in the meantime, here’s what Lacy and his family are listening to, watching, and playing together at home. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

But in the meantime, James McAtee has played his way into the reckoning for a starting place in midfield against Leeds a week on Saturday with his performances in a new position in pre-season. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

His argument, however, is that investors shouldn’t avoid owning tech stocks in the meantime because previous booms eventually ended. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Pourrain submitted a request for extension of his stay, was awaiting an appointment, the process dragged on for years, and in the meantime, he was granted a work permit and had a valid driver’s license. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the meantime

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• anytime
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• maritime
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