variants or less commonly inground
: built into the ground
an in-ground pool

Examples of in-ground in a Sentence

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Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 Taller ornamental grasses work well for the vertical element in more permanent in-ground mum displays, and dwarf varieties, which are still often two feet tall, are well-suited for fall container designs. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 For those of you clinging to this month’s warmer days, there are porches, decks, and a heated in-ground pool with patio space to sun yourself until the cold chases you indoors. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 Additionally, there will be an in-ground stormwater sewage system throughout the community to handle runoff. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-ground

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-ground was in 1969

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“In-ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-ground. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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inground

adjective
in·​ground ˈin-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce inground (audio)
: built into the ground
an inground pool
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