in-ground

adjective

ˈin-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce in-ground (audio)
variants or less commonly inground
: built into the ground
an in-ground pool

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This garden will be the only section of the park planted in-ground — everything else is elevated, planted in 18-inch soil. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026 Vincent Fiordilino was found floating face-down in an in-ground pool during a Super Bowl gathering at the family's home in Gilbert, Arizona, according to police. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 There’s also an in-ground lap pool and a tennis court accompanied by a covered viewing pavilion. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Wreckage could be seen floating in a large in-ground pool at the center of a courtyard. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-ground

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-ground was in 1969

Rhymes for in-ground

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“In-ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-ground. Accessed 27 Oct. 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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