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 soft, face-framing texture is key to the in-between cut's appeal. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026

This is in-between the commercial breaks. —Jane Pauley, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026

Adverb or preposition

And in between, there are ample other events, tournaments and series that fashion should be watching. —Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026

In just the second week of 2026, beauty is already off to a strong start with awards shows, dinners, and everything in between—all pulling stars out of their holiday hiatus. —Essence, 12 Jan. 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