meantime

//ˈmiːnˌtaɪm//
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Noun

1

The intervening time or period between two events.

The train leaves in an hour. In the meantime, let's have some coffee.

Adverb

meantimeCanonical form
1

During the intervening time; in the period between two events or situations.

The meeting starts at 3 p.m. Meantime, let's have some coffee.