meantime

[ meen-tahym ]

noun

1. the intervening time: times:

   The party is Tuesday, but in the meantime I have to shop and prepare the food.

adverb

1. meanwhile.

meantime

/ ˈmiːnˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the intervening time or period, as between events (esp in the phrase in the meantime )

adverb

1. another word for meanwhile

Word History and Origins

Origin of meantime¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; mean ³, time

Example Sentences

In the meantime, Orange County moved ahead to develop its Groundwater Replenishment System, the world’s largest project of its kind, which is now recycling 130 million gallons of water a day.

From Los Angeles Times

In the meantime, though, the challenge is getting through that “hump” of people waiting to be assessed – with the belief that, over time, the increase in diagnoses should lessen.

From BBC

In the meantime, Prostate Cancer Research's report says, screening 45-69-year-olds at high risk - black men and those with a family history of the disease or particular gene mutations - would deliver an economic benefit, after factoring in the cost of treatment and the impact on working lives and carers.

From BBC

In the meantime, vaccines and antiviral medications need to be on hand.

From Los Angeles Times

In the meantime, I will follow through on my commitment to meet victims.

From BBC

Related Words

• interim