in-ground

adjective

ˈin-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce in-ground (audio)
variants or less commonly inground
: built into the ground
an in-ground pool

Examples of in-ground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The listing is pushing, somewhat aggressively, for in-ground pool installation and converting the smaller structure into a pool house, but, hey, follow your heart’s upstate calling. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2025 The two-story lodge had 60 units and an in-ground pool, and over the next 40 years, the property became a popular vacation spot for local and out-of-town visitors. — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Outdoor space: In addition to the front balcony, the home has a side patio, with a circular in-ground hot tub and concrete bench seating around a fire pit. — Angela Serratore, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Other features making this home stand out are the landscaping, which includes stonework and an in-ground heated gunite pool. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-ground

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-ground was in 1969

Rhymes for in-ground

See All Rhymes for in-ground

Browse Nearby Words

Ingrian
in-ground
in-group
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“In-ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-ground. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

Kids Definition

inground

adjective
in·​ground ˈin-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce inground (audio)
: built into the ground
an inground pool
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Words in Disguise: Do these seem familiar?

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden

'Za' and 9 Other Words to Help You Win at SCRABBLE

More Words with Remarkable Origins

Terroir, Oenophile, & Magnum: Ten Words About Wine

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden

'Za' and 9 Other Words to Help You Win at SCRABBLE
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
artwork of illustrated limes with the text limes and smile with an arrow connecting the two words
Quiz: Spot the Anagram! Scramble these words to find new words with the e...
See All