in-house

adjective

ˈin-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce in-house (audio)
-ˈhau̇s
: 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

Examples of in-house in a Sentence

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The power train was developed in-house, while many other components were sourced from tier-one aerospace suppliers. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 June 2025 Christoffersen added that all family offices, other than the very largest, should take advantage of outsourcing to cover any gaps in-house. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 12 June 2025 Leverage your in-house expertise by sending teams to work alongside prospective partners to pressure-test and confirm the viability of new technologies. David Wajsgras, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 The band handled all production and writing in-house, with Moland (who is also Wolfe’s ex-husband) producing. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 11 June 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 16 Jun. 2025.

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