in-kind

adjective

ˈin-ˈkīnd 

: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money

in-kind relief for the poor

Examples of in-kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other community groups provided art materials, in-kind support and donations to support the workshops. —Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025

The plans call for removing an existing 70-foot tall park field light pole and replacing it with an in-kind pole that promises to illuminate the sports field and walking path. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025

The commission approved $10.5 million to be allocated to the Greater Miami Visitors and Convention Bureau to be used for production of the events, and $25 million of in-kind support for public safety. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025

In its 10-year history, the Pet Pantry has grown from a handful of people collecting in-kind donations to a program that provides free pet food and supplies to hundreds of low- or no-income and homebound pet owners. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective

1

a

: made in a form other than money

an in-kind contribution to a political campaign

b

: made without conversion (as of assets) into money

an in-kind distribution of assets

2

: made in a form or amount equivalent to another

an in-kind payment to substitute for meals