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

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There are perks for non-athletic types too, like a state-of-the-art home theater, an in-ground swimming pool, a wine cellar, and a cigar room with leather poker tables. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 Container plants dry out faster than in-ground plants, so they must be monitored carefully. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 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, 9 Jan. 2025 Archival photos of its 1981 construction show intricate in-ground foundation systems for its water features and freestanding walls. Andrew Travers, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 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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