interwar

adjective

in·​ter·​war ˌin-tər-ˈwȯr 

variants or less commonly inter-war

: occurring or existing in the time between wars and especially between the First and Second World Wars

the interwar period

interwar Germany

Examples of interwar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When the east Texas oilfield was discovered in the interwar years, gasoline prices fell sharply, incentivizing bigger engines and vehicles, while encouraging longer journeys. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

During the interwar period, after Louis and Louise died, Charles donated their magnificent château, Champs-sur-Marne, to the French government. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

The story behind its construction reflects the politics of colonialism in interwar Paris. — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

It was built during the interwar 1920s period as a retreat for the local diocese. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above