: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money
in-kind relief for the poor

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While the foundation is mostly focused on long-term, strategic investments, corporate giving is broader and includes employee volunteer programs, sponsorships and in-kind donations, Peterson said. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The brewery gives to about 300 organizations through Beer for Humans Pint Nights, in-kind donations, volunteer hours, emergency relief, DEI initiatives, event partnerships, and local membership engagement, according to its website. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Similar rules apply to athletic gear, meals and entertainment, travel expenses, and other forms of in-kind compensation. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 One government agency that sponsored Stonewall with $5,000 in cash and $5,000 of in-kind support in 2024 but nothing in 2025 is Memorial Healthcare System. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-kind

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-kind was in 1973

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“In-kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-kind. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective
1
a
: made in a form other than money
an in-kind contribution to a political campaign
b
: made without conversion (as of assets) into money
an in-kind distribution of assets
2
: made in a form or amount equivalent to another
an in-kind payment to substitute for meals
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