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

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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 Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025 The Midnight Sun House has all the amenities a 21st-century globe-trotter could want, including an in-ground heated pool, a hot tub, a pool house that accommodates four guests (for an additional fee), and a desert picnic area. Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025 Bush basil grows well in in-ground gardens, raised beds, or pots that are at least 8 to 12 inches in size. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-ground

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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 10 Sep. 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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