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

Lawn professionals recommend in-ground irrigation systems and systems that fit the needs of individual homeowners’ lawns. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 17 July 2026

To help keep ants out of your in-ground garden, raised beds, or containers, here’s a selection of plants that naturally repel ants and other pests as well. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Some break off and restart again from the in-ground portion, making this a continual job. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Additional features include custom closets, skylights, solar panels, and an in-ground watering system for the front yard. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 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