How to Use built-in in a Sentence

built-in

adjective
  • Just below, built-in seating wraps around a fire pit.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
  • Safes have built-in laptop chargers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Dumbbells come in all shapes and sizes and some have pretty fancy tech built-in.
    — womenshealthmag.com, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The machine room has built-in cabinetry and even the garage walls are lined with wood.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 June 2023
  • Pots have built-in pour spouts and strainers, and stainless steel handles stay cool.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The battery is built-in and non-removable.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • The bra has built-in support thanks to higher sides, fuller cups, and wide, adjustable straps.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • These stretchable jeans have built-in recovery.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
  • There’s also an area near the back staircase that has built-in cabinets and a sink.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2023
  • The lids are also microwave safe and have built-in lid vents to help prevent food splatters.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Moore’s staff said 17 of the past 20 budgets also had built-in deficits.
    — Erin Cox, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Many also have built-in flooring that is designed to sit directly on grass.
    — Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
  • One of the more expensive parts of the cameras built-in to smartphones is the lens system.
    — The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023
  • And the built-in carrying handle only adds to its grab-and-go appeal.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Two of the guest bedrooms have built-in closet drawers and shelving and their own private decks.
    — David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Its standard and long cargo boxes have built-in steps on both sides of the bed and the rear bumper has them at each corner.
    — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 1 May 2023
  • The murphy bed, which is hidden behind dusty rose millwork, has built-in dressers on either side.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
  • The table has built-in storage for the leaf, and is made to be scratch, heat, and water resistant.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The cruiser turntable has built-in Bluetooth and adjustable pitch control.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • All five cards also have built-in glow markers that absorb light and glow in the dark to make the tool easier to find.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
  • Some manholes have built-in ladders, but this one, evidently, did not.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
  • Many pocket translators have built-in cameras that scan and translate text from things like menus, street signs, and maps.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The top is adjustable and supportive, with a tie-back and built-in pads for maximum comfort.
    — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
  • Best of all, the suit boasts built-in UPF 50 sun protection.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
  • This plunge style bikini top has built-in cups and straps that are wider in the front for support with adjustable slides in the back for a better fit.
    — Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Tummy control swimsuits have built-in shapewear fabric that supports and slims your waistline.
    — Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Truth is, the Knicks have built-in advantages over their counterparts in other leagues.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 June 2026
  • These shorts are lightweight, luxuriously soft, and have built-in stretch for movement with ease.
    — Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Electrified commuter bikes, cargo bikes, beach bikes, and even mountain bikes have built-in use cases.
    — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 22 May 2023
  • For starters, its charging cables are built-in, a perk that will result in fewer stray cords and wires getting tangled in my bag.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023

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