Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ready-meal
noun
/ˈrɛdi miːl/
Definition
A pre-packaged meal that is prepared in advance and can be quickly heated and eaten without further cooking.
Examples
- She grabbed a ready-meal from the freezer for a quick dinner.
- Ready-meals have become increasingly popular among busy professionals.
- He’s not a great cook, so he often relies on ready-meals.
Meaning
A ready-meal is a convenient food option that saves time and effort, often sold in supermarkets and designed for immediate consumption.
Synonyms
- convenience meal
- instant meal
- prepared meal
