aboveground
/əˈbɔvɡraʊnd/ · ab·ove·ground
adjective
- located or situated above the ground The aboveground pipes were easier to inspect than the underground ones.
- not underground or subterranean The aboveground swimming pool was a popular feature of the resort.
noun
- a structure or facility that is not underground The aboveground bunker was designed to withstand natural disasters.
Did you know? The term 'aboveground' is often used in engineering and construction to describe structures that are not buried or hidden beneath the earth's surface, such as aboveground storage tanks or aboveground swimming pools.