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

Gilmore, of Marathon Sports, captured the dilemma that American runners face in the meantime. — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

What, if anything, will change on the ground at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase in the meantime? — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

The family started a GoFundMe to raise funds to restore the business and keep themselves afloat in the meantime. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Holding down the fort in the meantime is Teri Bariquit, who’s serving as interim CEO and is also a director at Rent the Runway. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for in the meantime

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