meantime
nounUK /ˈmiːn.taɪm/
US /ˈmiːn.taɪm/
The time between two things happening.
You can play outside in the meantime while I finish cooking.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. At the same time as something else is happening.
Meantime, the children were getting ready for bed.
3. The period of time between now and a future event.
In the meantime, please stay calm and wait for news.
4. Used to talk about what happens while something else is going on.
The bus was late, and in the meantime we played a game.