Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

meantime

noun
/ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/
Definition
The period of time that occurs in the middle of two events or during a particular time.
Examples
  • They are planning their trip; in the meantime, they are saving money.
  • We will conduct the survey next week. In the meantime, let’s analyze the previous data.
Meaning
Meantime refers to the time that passes while something else is happening.
Synonyms
  • interim
  • interval
  • meanwhile