Ready-made: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe products, especially food, that are fully prepared and require no additional cooking or preparation.

• She bought a ready-made lasagna for dinner
• I prefer ready-made solutions for puzzles

Typically used for items, particularly food, that have been prepared in advance to save time. It suggests that the items have been made previously and are available for immediate use.

• I bought a pre-made salad from the deli
• Pre-made dough can save a lot of time when making pizza

Implies that an item, especially food, has been purchased from a store rather than made at home. This term is often used for comparison with homemade versions.

• Her cookies taste just like store-bought ones
• He prefers store-bought ice cream over homemade

Refers to items that are enclosed in a protective packaging, often implying that the product is intended for sale.

• The snacks were all packaged and ready for the trip
• Packaged goods are often more expensive due to the cost of packaging