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

And some nonprofits have engaged in providing their own direct, in-kind assistance. —Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026

Tribute was little more than an in-kind tax, and there was legitimate doubt over how seriously even that obligation was taken. —Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026

Since November, the community has come together to give their neighbors $1,549,428 in monetary donations and $216,199 in in-kind donations for a total of $1,765,627. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026

In that commercial relationship, Team USA provides marketing in return for in-kind medical services, Finoff said. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 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