in-house

adjective

ˈin-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce in-house (audio)
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: existing, originating, or carried on within a group or organization or its facilities : not outside
an in-house publication
a company's in-house staff
in-house adverb

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While the watch’s color evokes a casual day at the beach, the mechanics inside are serious business: The model’s in-house Unico movement features a self-winding chronograph flyback with column wheel. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 The in-house movement consisting of 159 components and with a 20.40mm diameter, is one of the smallest movements to receive COSC- certification, the company said. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Entirely conceived and produced in-house, this movement was a world-first in luxury watchmaking. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 The Italian Summer print is a mainstay of LSG’s in-house label and it's never been more charming than on this cute mini tote. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-house

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-house was circa 1956

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“In-house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-house. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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