noun
- plural of meantime; intermediate periods of time between events
adverb
- during the intervening time; while something else is happening
Usage: often used as 'in the meantime' or 'meantime'
Examples
- In the meantimes between classes, students gathered in the cafeteria.
- The package was delayed, but meantimes we prepared the room for its arrival.
- She studied for the exam; meantimes, her brother practiced his presentation.
- Several meantimes passed before the decision was finally announced.
- Meantimes, the construction crew worked on the foundation.
- We waited for the results; meantimes, we reviewed our notes.