ready-made
|read-y-made|
/ˌrɛdiˈmeɪd/
pre-prepared
Etymology
'ready-made' originates from the combination of 'ready' and 'made', where 'ready' meant 'prepared' and 'made' meant 'constructed'.
'ready-made' evolved from the concept of items being prepared in advance for convenience, a practice that became popular in the 19th century.
Initially, it referred to items prepared in advance, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an item that is made in advance and available for purchase.
The store offers a variety of ready-mades.
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Adjective 1
made in advance for sale to any purchaser, rather than made to order.
She bought a ready-made dress from the store.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45