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

Nuno’s men now face three of the other four sides to have defeated them in their next three league matches: Newcastle United away and Arsenal and Manchester City at the City Ground, with an FA Cup last-16 tie at home to Ipswich Town in-between the latter two. —Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025

Her latest skinny-flare style is a good in-between option for those who aren’t fans of ultra-baggy or skin-tight styles thanks to the flattering flare hem. —Nicol Natale, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025

Adverb or preposition

Some exhibitors worry if there’s enough on the calendar to entice audiences in between the four quadrant behemoths. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025

That approach — known as ‘wave-like periodisation’, where athletes try to peak at multiple points with some dips in between — is particularly suited to this year, with global championships at the end of March (indoors) and mid-September (outdoors). —Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025

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