Definition
meantime
noun
- the time between two events or during a particular period
adverb
- during the time between two events; meanwhile
Examples
- The repairs will take two hours; in the meantime, we can grab lunch.
- She’s looking for a new job, but in the meantime she’s working part-time.
- The meeting starts at 3 PM. Meantime, please review the documents.
- Construction will continue through summer; in the meantime, use the side entrance.
- The results won’t be ready until Friday. In the meantime, keep working on the project.
- He’s waiting for his visa approval; meantime, he’s taking language classes.