How to Use in-ground in a Sentence

in-ground

adjective
  • Further down from the patio lies the in-ground pool and fire pit.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The grounds of the ranch are decked out with a heated swimming pool and in-ground hot tub.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 July 2023
  • Here the landscaping around the in-ground pool is the focal point.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024
  • Most of the best pressure side pool cleaners are meant for in-ground pools.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • In addition, the kitchen can access the large patio and the in-ground gunite pool and spa at the rear of the home.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024
  • The device works in above- and in-ground pools up to about 30 feet long, charges in just two and a half hours, and runs for up to 90 minutes.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
  • It can be used with in-ground or above ground pools, as well as in garden pools or hot tubs.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • That’s because there’s so much more to an in-ground pool than a hole filled with water.
    Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2023
  • There’s an in-ground pool, a pool house with a kitchen and two bathrooms, a fire pit area and five garage spaces.
    Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The pool vacuum is suitable for both above-ground and in-ground pools up to 1,600 square feet.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
  • This is a great option for a replacement light on an in-ground pool.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • Outside are an in-ground pool and spa, a deck kitchen, a two-bedroom guesthouse, and a path to a private beach.
    The Week Staff, theweek, 23 July 2024
  • Follow these steps to prepare an in-ground pool for winter.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Here's what to keep in mind: ✔️ Shape: Much like in-ground pools, above-ground pools come in all shapes and sizes: oval, round, rectangular and more.
    Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Forget the hassle of in-ground pools; this sturdy above-ground swimming pool set makes the perfect spot.
    Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
  • The man was sitting in an in-ground hot tub at a rental home with his wife at around 8 p.m. on March 18 when a mountain lion swatted the man’s head.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Cover in-ground plants with floating row cover (NOT plastic and not a bed sheet).
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Whether or not your pool is in-ground or above ground will also determine which cleaners are best for you.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023
  • For established plants, feed in-ground plants them at the beginning of the season, then mid-season.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 16 May 2023
  • The landscaped yard includes an in-ground sprinkling system.
    Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
  • Get a jump on your early spring planting season by warming up in-ground and raised beds with 4- to 6-mil clear or black plastic.
    Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2024
  • In the weeks after a plumber fixed the leak, Hoag, who is 74, got on his knees daily to lift the in-ground meter’s lid and make sure its numbers weren’t spinning rapidly.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Outside, there's a brick patio with an al fresco dining room topped with a trellis as well as a small grassy lawn and a shady in-ground pool.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Some of the most common surface-types for in-ground swimming pools are concrete, gunite, fiberglass, and vinyl.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • Its primary bedroom is a 2,400-square-foot retreat with plenty of sunlight and views of the in-ground pool and cabana.
    Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2023
  • There are built-in closets and a granite countertop kitchen overlooking the backyard and in-ground pool.
    Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
  • The property features a three-bedroom beach house, in-ground pool, helicopter pad, and a floating dock and boat ramp.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • While in-ground, above-ground, and inflatable pools all need to be cleaned, these styles are slated for in-ground pools specifically.
    Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • Pots dry out faster than in-ground gardens, so test when to water by sticking in a finger up to the first knuckle and feeling for soil moisture.
    Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Water in the ground isn’t much use for irrigating pots, but your in-ground plants will love that reservoir of rainwater when things get dry.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2024

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