in-ground

adjective

ˈin-ˌgrau̇nd 

variants or less commonly inground

: built into the ground

an in-ground pool

Examples of in-ground in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company hopes to bring to market a modern wing-in-ground-effect craft that combines the convenience of a boat with the speed and power of an aircraft. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026

According to its Multiple Listing Service listing, the 21,140-square-foot home dates back to 1895 and includes eight bedrooms, eight full and three half bathrooms, seven fireplaces, five garage spaces and a heated in-ground pool. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Water the green onions frequently, as containers dry out quicker than in-ground beds. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026

Officially, the Viceroy is a wing-in-ground effect (WIG) maritime vessel. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in-ground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

inground

adjective

in·​ground ˈin-ˌgrau̇nd 

: built into the ground

an inground pool