meantime
/ˈmiːntaɪm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: meantimes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
Noun
Examples
We'll come back asap; just wait here for the meantime.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
During the interval; meanwhile.
Adverb
Examples
Repairs will be done tomorrow so meantime restrain from using the bath.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “meantime” mean?
The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.
Is “meantime” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.