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

Examples of in-house in a Sentence

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The brake pads feature a custom compound developed in-house for a sharp bite, and stability at high temperatures. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 May 2026 These knives are often made to specifications requested by the importer and sold under an in-house name exclusive to that knife store. Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 Our rankings are based on an in-house methodology that weighs coverage, cost, customer satisfaction and more. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026 O’Neil also told the in-house broadcast team the league is looking at new ways to change and improve, including partnering with national opens. Brody Miller, New York Times, 30 Apr. 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 7 May. 2026.

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