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

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Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 The Hebron library garden, the final branch to see one, will include a $28,000 in-ground piano funded by the Hebron Redevelopment Commission as well as other features intended to reflect the character of the community. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 Illuminate driveways and sidewalks with in-ground pathway lights that are 44% off. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 Outside, the grounds are rounded out by a sizable in-ground swimming pool with plenty of space for lounging around the stone perimeter. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-ground

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 9 Jan. 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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