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

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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 Turn your porch into a calming oasis with twinkling fairy lights, or upgrade your front yard with in-ground pathway lighting or solar sconces. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 The heated in-ground pool and bluestone patio in the backyard sit naturally within the space, and the overall effect is more understated than showy. Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 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 17 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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