in time

phrase

1

: sufficiently early

2

: eventually

3

: in correct tempo

learn to play in time

Examples of in time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just in time for fall, though, the Rhode beauty mogul seems to have decided her hair can handle a seasonal transformation. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

At different points in time, there have been — not roadblocks, but problems within the process. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

The Courant asked to interview Santiago and Braswell, but our request was not fulfilled in time for this article. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Ben Ross tagged at third, but Lowe’s strong one-bounce throw got to catcher Moisés Ballesteros in time for a sweeping tag-out of Ross out at home to end Minnesota’s threat. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for in time

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime