premade

adjective

pre·​made ˌprē-ˈmād How to pronounce premade (audio)
variants or pre-made
: prepared or made beforehand
a premade pie crust
premade meals
Premade templates are available at the website.
For years, I produced bread using premade mixes that were specifically formulated for use in bread machines.Mark J. Anderson

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In addition to meal kits, Purple Carrot also offers add-ons, including premade heat-and-eat meals like burritos, pastas, or rice bowls for $13 per serving, as well as sides like soup and vegetables, and breakfast kits like overnight oats or chia pudding for as little $4.50 per serving. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025 For the many Americans who’d previously loved to dine out, the slog of cooking every meal underscored the advantages of premade freezer meals. Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025 The complete, premade Thanksgiving meal is $59.99 and feeds six people. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024 Choose between 40 premade meals each week, which are shipped directly to your door, then simply reheat and enjoy. Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for premade

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of premade was in 1876

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“Premade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premade. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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