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

The 100 percent cotton frock is on sale for only $16, and is perfect for beach days, vacations, and everything in-between. —Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026

The couple had spent the past decade sailing together, charting a life across open water — learning to scuba dive, chasing marine life and finding meaning in the quiet, in-between moments at sea. —Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026

Adverb or preposition

In the end, the feds ended up somewhere in between. —Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

The Lakers have two off days in between each of their first three games in the first round. —Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 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