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

Between the 2025 and 2026 seasons, the Roos installed a brand-new video board — just in time to host a watch party for what became a legendary Algeria-Austria World Cup match. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

The type of forward progress that helps this team heal in time. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Kiffin used a timeout, and then Stein used one of his own just in time to negate a crystal-clear false start on his Wildcats. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

More hotels are expected from exciting names in hospitality like Edition, W, and Rocco Forte—just in time too, as Milan will co-host the winter Olympics in 2026, a duty shared with the ski town of Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 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