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

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Ground Covers * Use in-ground sprinklers; select stationary heads for plantings more than a foot tall and low-precipitation-rate heads for ground covers (including lawns) on a slope. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 Hook up your trailer to an RV spot or stay in one of five different cabins, including the cozy Love Shack and the Founder’s Lodge, which features two master suites and a private in-ground pool. India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026 Because of their elevated position, raised garden beds freeze more easily than in-ground gardens, where the surrounding soil acts as a natural insulator. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026 For example, container gardens and pots can be easier to maintain regularly, while in-ground tomatoes may get more easily forgotten at the back of your yard. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-ground

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 May. 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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