in-kind

adjective

ˈin-ˈkīnd 

: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money

in-kind relief for the poor

Examples of in-kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Elmhurst Memorial Foundation’s bottom line was boosted by nearly $112,000 and $30,000 in in-kind donations by the 26th annual Chef Fest, held recently at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Uthmeier’s quarterly totals include $27,200 posted in his personal account from the RPOFD for in-kind consulting and staffing assistance. —Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026

And Falzone held a neighborhood meet-and-greet fundraiser for Tucker’s campaign – an in-kind donation to a political candidate that Tucker failed to report on his campaign reports with the state, Carney alleged in the interview. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026

Moody’s also flagged other aspects of the fund that could expose it to greater losses over time, including higher leverage, a higher proportion of payment-in-kind loans, and a lower percentage of first-lien loans than peers. —Hugh Son, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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