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

The Polygiene silver-ion odor control feature allows for multiple uses in-between washes, which is great for road trips. —Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024

Combining these results with the results at the Far-West target and the large, still untested, gravity anomaly that was found in-between the two targets continue to create excitement for the emerging trend. —Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024

Adverb or preposition

Clips of a trio of male dancers performing choreography, as well as scenes of Timbaland providing the song’s signature backup vocals, are spliced in between the Canadian artist singing to the camera. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 May 2024

Sprinkled in between the figures are letters and numbers in bright colors. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 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