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 root isn't too heavy or dark, and the blonde is neither too warm nor too cool, but rather the perfect in-between, pale gold shade. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 June 2026

Why the odd nine-episode season, in-between the standard eight- and 10-episode streaming cycles? — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Adverb or preposition

Not quite a mini, not quite a maxi, the midi dress sits somewhere perfectly in between. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Whether your floors are light oak, rich walnut, or something in between, here’s how to find a wall color that complements the tone and grain of the wood. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 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

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

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