in-between

1 of 2

adjective or noun

in-be·​tween ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn 

: intermediate

in between

2 of 2

adverb or preposition

: between

Examples of in-between in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective or noun

And indeed, in-between the shiny sales pitches came little glimpses of self-own. —Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026

This toasty sweater is perfect for layering over my Uniqlo HeatTech shirts for maximum warmth or wearing over a cami on those in-between mildly warmer winter days. —Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026

Adverb or preposition

And because the fibers are hollow (unlike synthetic fibers) and the keratin in them isn’t compatible with odor-causing bacteria, this sweater is breathable and stays fresh in between its infrequent washings. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

Specific to hand massagers for carpal tunnel syndrome, the reflexology pressure points in the wrist and in between the fingers should be avoided until cleared by a doctor. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective Or Noun

1815, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Preposition

1523, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in-between

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

Kids Definition

in-between

1 of 4 adjective

in-be·​tween

ˌin-bi-ˈtwēn

: intermediate

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