meantime
IPA: mˈintaɪm
noun
- The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
adverb
- During the interval; meanwhile.
mean time
IPA: mˈintˈaɪm
noun
- A mean (average) amount of time.
- Alternative form of meantime [The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.]
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Examples of "meantime" in Sentences
- I'll be working on the presentation; in the meantime, could you start gathering the necessary data
- The repairs will take a few hours to complete. In the meantime, feel free to relax in the waiting room
- The meeting is scheduled for 3:00, but in the meantime, we can finish up some last-minute preparations
- The shipment is delayed, so in the meantime, we'll have to make do with the current inventory
- The chef is busy preparing the entrees; in the meantime, would you like to order an appetizer
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