: a period of time between events : interval
The regulations are scheduled to change next winter, and in the interim [=meanwhile], we'll be working hard to make all of the appropriate changes.
always used before a noun
: used or accepted for a limited time : not permanent
an interim solution
He served as the college's interim [=temporary] president while the committee searched for a permanent replacement.
Cite this Entry
“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/interim. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.
Copy Citation
