Premade: meaning, definitions and examples

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premade

[ˈpriːˌmeɪd ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

Prepared or made in advance, especially of food that has been partially cooked or processed before being sold.

Word	Description / Examples
premade	Used when you want to describe something that has been made in advance, often referring to food but can apply to other items as well. This term is neutral. I bought a premade salad for lunch. We used a premade template for the presentation.
ready-made	Describes something that is fully prepared and ready to use immediately, can be applied to both food and non-food items. This term is neutral. The store offers a variety of ready-made meals. He bought a ready-made costume for the party.
precooked	Typically used for food that has been partially or fully cooked before being sold, making it quicker to prepare at home. This term is strictly related to food. I prefer buying precooked chicken for quick dinners. These precooked noodles just need to be heated up.
processed	Refers to food that has been altered or treated to preserve it or make it more convenient. Often has a negative connotation when talking about healthiness. Processed foods often contain unhealthy preservatives. She tries to avoid eating too much processed meat.

The word 'premade' combines 'pre' meaning 'before' and 'made', indicating that it has been created ahead of time.
It first appeared in English in the late 20th century, reflecting the growing trend of convenience foods.
As life became busier, more products were designed to be finished before reaching the consumer, leading to the term gaining popularity.

In the world of food, premade items like frozen dinners became immensely popular in the 1950s, often marketed as time savers for busy families.
Many fast-food restaurants offer premade items to serve customers quickly, capitalizing on the trend of fast service.
The concept of premade also extends into DIY crafts, where kits provide all decorative elements pre-finished to make projects easier.

In software, premade templates allow users to create documents or presentations without starting from scratch.
3D printers are increasingly being used to create premade components, which speeds up manufacturing.
Video game developers often provide premade character models or environments to help designers build games faster.

In classrooms, teachers use premade lesson plans and worksheets to save preparation time and focus on teaching.
Online education platforms often include premade courses that students can take at their own pace, making learning easier and more organized.
Premade supplies, like kits for science experiments, help engage students by providing all necessary materials in one package.

Research suggests that convenience, such as premade options, often influences consumer choices, aligning with human tendencies towards efficiency.
Premade solutions in everyday life can reduce decision fatigue, allowing individuals to focus on more complex tasks.
The use of premade products can be a double-edged sword, as convenience can lead to a reduction in creativity and personal involvement in making things.

Translations of the word "premade" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-fabricado

🇮🇳 पूर्वनिर्मित

🇩🇪 vorgefertigt

🇮🇩 pra-dibuat

🇺🇦 заздалегідь виготовлений

🇵🇱 gotowy

🇯🇵 プレメイド

🇫🇷 préfabriqué

🇪🇸 prefabricado

🇹🇷 önceden yapılmış

🇰🇷 사전 제작된

🇸🇦 مسبق الصنع

🇨🇿 předem vyrobený

🇸🇰 predvyrobený

🇨🇳 预制的

🇸🇮 vnaprej narejen

🇮🇸 fyrirfram framleiddur

🇰🇿 алдын ала жасалған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ დამზადებული

🇦🇿 əvvəlcədən hazırlanmış

🇲🇽 prefabricado