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

Throughout the production of the five short films, Monkeypaw partnered with industry-leading companies that provided in-kind support throughout the filmmaking process. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025

Justice Defenders operates with a combination of federal money and in-kind ABA contributions, using the funds to support human rights defenders facing criminal charges, frivolous lawsuits and harassment. —Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025

This means people affected by damaging, although not entirely devastating, floods often have to rely on insurance, area nonprofits, in-kind donations and their own checkbooks. —Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025

Newsom and California state lawmakers have responded in-kind, though the Golden State map requires voter approval. —Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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