in-between

1 of 2

adjective or noun

in-be·​tween ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn How to pronounce in-between (audio)

in between

2 of 2

adverb or preposition

Examples of in-between in a Sentence

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Adjective or noun
In the design world, the in-between spaces—those that are neither strictly private nor purely public—are having a moment. John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025 Spring and fall are those in-between months when flights cost less, hotel rates ease and the scenery often feels its most vibrant. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adverb or preposition
The company needed something in between to survive, and the Neue Klasse was born, targeting a more profitable mid-range premium market. James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 And to add to the monetization celebration, Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty is officially in stores at Sephora, according to Justin’s Instagram posts peppered in between Swag II promo. Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-between

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective Or Noun

1815, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Preposition

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-between was in 1523

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“In-between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-between. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

in-between

1 of 4 adjective
in-be·​tween
ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn

in-between

2 of 4 noun
: an intermediate term, thing, or class

in between

3 of 4 adverb
: between entry 2
were neither young nor old but fell somewhere in between

in between

4 of 4 preposition
: between entry 1 sense 2
a meadow lies in between the house and the road

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