in-house

adjective

ˈin-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce in-house (audio)
-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

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Just as Abbott is arriving, Nick Ryder, the in-house counsel for the Ingram family foundation, comes over to alert Nile that Abbott is in the building. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025 Gasher has newly partnered with John Ierardi (Torn Hearts) and Bo Youngblood (Break) of Showdown Productions, who will lead Vaneast’s production arm, overseeing in-house development and physical production. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025 The fish sits in the in-house dry-aging machine for up to two weeks, developing a complex umami profile and dense texture. Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025 Key Aritzia in-house brands include Wilfred Babaton and TNA. David Moin, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-house

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-house was circa 1956

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“In-house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-house. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.

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