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

Plastic liners do not need to be removed for regular or in-between cleanings. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

These in-between moments often hold the strongest emotional cues. —Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Adverb or preposition

Gil complained that the mound was slick, and the grounds crew came out to work on it in between innings. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025

Welch lost two yards twice, with DeKalon Taylor for nada sandwiched in between. —Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025

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