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

This sweater tee is a great piece to nab for the in-between weather, since its loose knit fabric and mock neckline provide warmth, while its short sleeves offer more airflow. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024

Some needed to go up more slowly with in-between doses. —Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2024

Adverb or preposition

It's already being primed for success, because it's sandwiched in between 9-1-1 (at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT) and Grey's Anatomy (at 10 p.m. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2024

Make sure to order a few glasses of water in between those steins. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective Or Noun

1815, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Preposition

1523, in the meaning defined above

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