interim

1 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​im ˈin-tə-rəm 

: an intervening time : interval

interim

2 of 2

adjective

: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim

Synonyms

Noun

• interval
• interruption
• hiatus
• gap
• pause

Adjective

• temporary
• provisional
• transitional

Examples of interim in a Sentence

Noun

there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized

Adjective

putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage

will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Officials expect the new commission to begin in August, which places a pause on boat rental registrations during the interim. —Damenica Ellis july 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2025

That rate was lowered to 10% during the 90-day interim. —Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 July 2025

Adjective

But Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo maintained that Willits was the top guy on the board. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025

While tax departments are embracing digital transformation, many interim processes—like extracting data from ERP systems or reconciling values—still flow through spreadsheets. —Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin, adverb, meanwhile, from inter between — more at inter-

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing interim

• ad interim
• in the interim

Kids Definition

interim

noun

in·​ter·​im

ˈin-tə-rəm

: a time intervening : interval

interim adjective

Legal Definition

interim

1 of 2 noun

in·​ter·​im ˈin-tə-rəm 

: an intervening time see also ad interim

interim

2 of 2 adjective

: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim

an interim disposition