Definition of off-the-pegnext
chiefly British
as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers accustomed to bespoke suits, he would never condescend to wear an off-the-peg smoking jacket

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Recent Examples of off-the-peg This is very a custom keyboard with an off-the-peg price. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 These, and other off-the-peg picks including denim, may be physically tried on in the showroom, but will then be ordered online and shipped directly to the buyer’s address. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024 The pair of them set about testing off-the-peg piloting and photography software. Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024 Richard James suits range from £1,500 for off-the-peg to £2,000 for made-to-measure to around £6,000 for a bespoke tailored piece. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
  • The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
  • Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2022
Adjective
  • More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.
    Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • By then, store interior displays were as critical as the windows, reflecting each city’s unique take on the holiday season with decorations ranging from subdued to outrageous.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Stone proved that even off-the-rack pieces can look impossibly chic with the right styling.
    Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Julia Roberts opted for unconventional in 1990, wearing an off-the-rack Giorgio Armani gray suit.
    Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

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“Off-the-peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-peg. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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