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

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For example, container gardens and pots can be easier to maintain regularly, while in-ground tomatoes may get more easily forgotten at the back of your yard. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026 Any in-ground pipes should be ok, but unhook garden hoses Friday night. Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 In areas without in-ground irrigation or heavy foot traffic, warm-season turf might be more economically viable and sustainable. Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026 If in-ground space is limited, consider vertical options! Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-ground

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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 27 Apr. 2026.

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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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