BUILT-IN Definition & Meaning

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built-in

[ bilt-in ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

built so as to be an integral and permanent part of a larger construction:
The wall has a built-in bookcase.
existing as a natural or characteristic part of something; inherent:
a built-in contempt for daydreaming.

noun

a built-in piece of furniture or appliance.
an additional feature or capability, as of a machine or a service:
a car with power steering, power brakes, and other built-ins.

built-in

adjective

made or incorporated as an integral part
a built-in escape clause
a built-in cupboard
essential; inherent

noun

a built-in cupboard or wardrobe

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of built-in¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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“It feels like a house,” Cecilia says, noting the built-in ironing board in the kitchen, one of many period details she enjoys.

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Gabbard, in her testimony, did not mention Signal’s primary feature, which is a built-in option, activated by Trump officials, to automatically destroy its own contents on a pre-selected date.

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What it did give him, however, was a built-in audience for his music.

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The first thing I saw, to the right of the entryway, was built-in bookshelves.

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