in-kind

adjective

ˈin-ˈkīnd 

: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money

in-kind relief for the poor

Examples of in-kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since November, the community has come together to give their neighbors $1,549,428 in monetary donations and $216,199 in in-kind donations for a total of $1,765,627. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026

In that commercial relationship, Team USA provides marketing in return for in-kind medical services, Finoff said. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Tang added that software and services companies account for the largest share of payment-in-kind (PIK) loans, which refer to arrangements where borrowers can delay paying interest in cash. —Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026

In addition to monetary sponsors, Crisis Center is accepting in-kind donations for the silent auction. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective

1

a

: made in a form other than money

an in-kind contribution to a political campaign

b

: made without conversion (as of assets) into money

an in-kind distribution of assets

2

: made in a form or amount equivalent to another

an in-kind payment to substitute for meals