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

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betweentimes

He rides like Lochinvar, golfs near par on any course, and betweentimes collects rare books and Oriental art.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bevin spoke in bursts, slumped back in his chair betweentimes.

From Time Magazine Archive

They sang repeatedly, and betweentimes I related to them something of my travels in Germany and Greece, with which they appeared wonderfully pleased.

From Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel by Yeardley, John

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

From A Trooper Galahad by King, Charles

It is a gruesome, fascinating thing, and you go back to look at it more than once, and you slip out betweentimes for a breath of fresh air.

From The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise by Paine, Albert Bigelow

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