: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money
in-kind relief for the poor

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The cities will kick in the remaining $250,000 in funding and in-kind contributions. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 In total, more than CHF 80,000 ($88,000) in cash and in-kind prizes were handed out across 13 projects. Lise Pedersen, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 The Elmhurst Memorial Foundation’s bottom line was boosted by nearly $112,000 and $30,000 in in-kind donations by the 26th annual Chef Fest, held recently at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Uthmeier’s quarterly totals include $27,200 posted in his personal account from the RPOFD for in-kind consulting and staffing assistance. Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-kind

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-kind was in 1973

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“In-kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-kind. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective
1
a
: made in a form other than money
an in-kind contribution to a political campaign
b
: made without conversion (as of assets) into money
an in-kind distribution of assets
2
: made in a form or amount equivalent to another
an in-kind payment to substitute for meals
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