betweentimes

American

[bih-tween-tahymz] / bɪˈtwinˌtaɪmz /

adverb

between periods of work, activity, etc..

a part-time teacher who studied law betweentimes.

betweentimes British

/ bɪˈtwiːnˌwaɪlz, bɪˈtwiːnˌtaɪmz /

adverb

between other activities; during intervals

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Etymology

Origin of betweentimes

First recorded in 1905–10; between + time + -s ¹

Example Sentences

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And even if she tells you that she wishes you had let her quit—that as much as she’s enjoying dance now, she truly suffered through the years betweentimes—I wouldn’t lose sleep over it.

From Slate

The shopping for the wedding went on betweentimes, and Winn even escorted them to the city and took part in the shopping.

From Project Gutenberg

Betweentimes he can play Monopoly and catch up on his television.

From Time Magazine Archive

Betweentimes, he began studying and writing about the history of conjuring.

From Time Magazine Archive

Betweentimes, he slipped out of the palace to play polo and cricket, to take his young son sailing.

From Time Magazine Archive

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