Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ready-made
Adjective
/ˈrɛdiˌmeɪd/
Definition
Something that is manufactured in advance and can be used immediately without any additional assembly or customization.
Examples
- The store offers a variety of ready-made meals for quick dinners.
- She prefers ready-made clothes because they save her time on shopping.
- They installed ready-made cabinets to speed up the remodeling process.
Meaning
Ready-made refers to items that are pre-packaged or pre-fabricated, often used in contexts such as clothing, furniture, or food, where convenience and immediate availability are a priority.
Synonyms
- Pre-made
- Prefabricated
- Off-the-shelf
