in the meantime

idiom

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

Hair care essentials this attractive are sure to fly off online shelves in a flash, so mark your calendar for the top of next month and fill your cart with other no-brainer buys from the three brands behind the collab in the meantime (more on this below). —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026

The superintendent is hoping this will lead to more competitive games in the meantime, until the WPIAL's two-year scheduling cycle comes up, when the incoming freshmen get older. —Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026

Technically, even Conference USA moved midward despite changing its entire roster in the meantime. —Jason Kirk, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026

Del Conte has always been a proponent of expansion but will keep those Notre Dame cards close to his vest in the meantime. —Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for in the meantime

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
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• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime