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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Inside lies an in-house self-winding movement (Caliber 4404) that provides a 70-hour power reserve. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026 Apple is no exception, ramping up its in-house silicon program in recent years to make nearly all the core chips in iPhones, Macs and more. Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 8 May 2026 The decision to name a creative director is an unexpected move for Canali after a decade of relying solely on the brand’s in-house design team, but marks a further step in the evolution of the brand under the lead of its president. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Made in-house using traditional methods, the bagels at Townie are something of a local favorite, especially thanks to unexpected flavor options like apple-cranberry, olive-fennel, and bacon-cheddar. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026 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 13 May. 2026.

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