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

The roughly 20-second clip shows the company’s PUDU D5 robot approaching a multi-section staircase, transitioning from wheels to legs, and climbing three separate stair flights with short flat stretches in between. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026

However, disguised in between layers of the sandwich is the classic Reese’s peanut butter creme and chocolate — plus a sprinkle of Oreo cookie crumbs. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 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