ready-made

1 of 2

adjective

ˌre-dē-ˈmād How to pronounce ready-made (audio)
Synonyms of ready-madenext
1
: made beforehand especially for general sale
ready-made suits
2
: lacking originality or individuality
3
: readily available
her illness provided a ready-made excuse

ready-made

2 of 2

noun

1
: something (such as a garment) that is ready-made
2
usually readymade [French ready-made, from English] : a commonplace artifact (such as a comb or ice tongs) selected and shown as a work of art

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Examples of ready-made in a Sentence

Adjective the store carries mostly inexpensive ready-made clothing
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Adjective
Both can be made at home or purchased ready-made, though coconut water is far more widely available. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026 While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching. — Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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Designers like Ledet like using Michaels' ready-made for client projects. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching. — Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ready-made

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ready-made was in the 15th century

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“Ready-made.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ready-made. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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ready-made

1 of 2 adjective
ˌred-ē-ˈmād
: made beforehand for immediate use
ready-made clothes

ready-made

2 of 2 noun
: something that is ready-made

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