in-house

American  

[in-haus, in-haus] / ˈɪnˌhaʊs, ˈɪnˈhaʊs /

adjective

1. within, conducted within, or utilizing an organization's own staff or resources rather than external or nonstaff facilities.

   in-house research; Was the ad created in-house or by an outside advertising agency?

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in-house British  

adjective

1. within an organization or group

   an in-house job

   the job was done in-house

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Etymology

Origin of in-house

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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in-house

"Any fraternity holding an in-house party or social event will receive an immediate emergency suspension," Kotlikoff said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Joby developed its in-house data probes in about two years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Oades said the additional funding "will allow us to significantly level-up our musical offering and our in-house concerts and events".

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

An in-house real-estate team aggressively scouts and negotiates deals for prime locations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

For eight years, I lived in the White House, a place with more stairs than I can count—plus elevators, a bowling alley, and an in-house florist.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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