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

But friendships bloom during the in-between moments. —Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024

For those keeping score at home, Mercedes-Benz has also merged its C class and E class into one in-between model, and other brands are similarly streamlining their portfolio in order to meet the insatiable demand for sport ‘utes. —Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024

Adverb or preposition

The new Mac mini supports up to 32GB of RAM (with an 18GB option in between) and as much as 2TB of SSD space. —PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024

Your four-year goals will fall somewhere in between, often encompassing mid-term objectives that require sustained effort but are achievable within this timeframe. —True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective Or Noun

1815, in the meaning defined above

Adverb Or Preposition

1523, in the meaning defined above

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