in-house

adjective

ˈin-ˌhau̇s 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

The retailer has been swiftly building on its in-house beauty offer with the addition of third-party brands and services such as skin and makeup consultations. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Amazon’s in-house fashion line is full of underrated finds, including this 100% cotton maxi dress that’s made for hot weather. — Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026

Inside lies an in-house automatic movement (Caliber GCA 3002) with a 50-hour power reserve. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Consequently then, Barça might have to look in-house for its next front man, with a candidate stepping forward during Friday’s loss to Birmingham on penalties. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in-house

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse