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

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What businesses actually need today is a marketing partner who can think, prioritize and act from within—not someone who simply routes tasks to freelancers or in-house teams. Andriy Chumachenko, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 That rustic aesthetic is balanced with modern amenities and an eclectic art collection curated by in-house art director Kate Bryan. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 July 2025 Asaram benefited from Kampar’s in-house resources and people like beverage director and general manager Sam Pritchard, who collaborated with him on developing steps of service and a revenue-generating menu. Alisha Miranda, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2025 The district also relied heavily on contractors, which are typically more expensive than in-house staff members, to clear its backlog of special education evaluation requests, which by law must be completed within strict timelines. Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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