(bɪˈtwiːnˌtaɪmz) or betweenwhiles (bɪˈtwiːnˌwaɪlz)
adverb
between other activities; during intervals
betweentimes in American English
(bɪˈtwinˌtaɪmz)
adverb
at intervals
: also beˈtweenˌwhiles (biˈtwinˌhwaɪlz; bɪˈtwinˌwaɪlz)
betweentimes in American English
(bɪˈtwinˌtaimz)
adverb
between periods of work, activity, etc.
a part-time teacher who studied law betweentimes
Word origin
[1905–10; between + time + -s1]This word is first recorded in the period 1905–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: aspect ratio, cadre, one-shot, push-up, thiamine-s is a native English suffix used in the formation of adverbs. Other words that usethe affix -s include: always, betimes, needs, unawares