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

This home also has a deck, an in-ground pool, a multi-use court and a four-car garage. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 May 2026

Plants in containers dry out much faster than plants in in-ground gardens and may need to be watered multiple times a day during heat waves. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

For long-term container growing, use a well-draining citrus mix, give it a large pot, and plan to water and fertilize more frequently than an in-ground tree. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 June 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