Built-in Definition

bĭltĭn
adjective
Made as part of the structure; not detachable.
Built-in cabinets.
Webster's New World
Intrinsic; inherent.
Webster's New World
Forming a permanent or essential element or quality.
A built-in escape clause.
American Heritage

Of an included feature that normally comes as an extra.

Wiktionary

Included in a system by default, as a standard, or at the time of construction.

Many cars now have 12V outlets built in to plug in a cellular phone charger.
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Built-in Sentence Examples

  • It contained a plate indicating it had been built in 1928.

  • The Escurial was built in honour of St Lawrence by Philip II.

  • You can always celebrate special occasions by giving anyone who owns one of these hot beverage brewing systems a selection of K-cup mini-brewers, each one complete with the perfect amount of gourmet coffee and a built-in filter bag.

  • The Wonder of Gel Satin Push-Up Bra from Wonderbra at Fresh Pair is available in sizes 32-36A and 32-38B (among other larger sizes) and utilizes built-in gel cups and fabric to create a bustier silhouette for your body.

  • At South Manchester, an attractive industrial village, a silk mill was built in 1838; the silk mills of one firm (Cheney Brothers) here cover about 12 acres; the company has done much for its employees, whose homes are almost all detached cottages in attractive grounds.

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