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

Do read columnist Michael Cunningham’s thoughts on the matter — but in the meantime, some basics. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The board will begin a search for Condé Nast’s next CEO, and in the meantime, Mike Perlis, our lead independent director, will serve as interim CEO. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

If all of City’s results are to be scrapped this season, next season, or in four seasons to come, then whatever happens in the meantime is somewhat meaningless. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Season 2, in the meantime, has been pre-bought by Rai, AMC Global Media Iberia, RTL TVI and RTS, with the Studio TF1 international sales team overseeing the deals. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in the meantime

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