precast
adjective
pre·cast
ˌprē-ˈkast 
ˈprē-ˌkast
: being concrete that is cast in the form of a structural element (such as a panel or beam) before being placed in final position
Examples of precast in a Sentence
The wall is built with precast concrete panels.
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The collapse happened at the CHOP parking garage under construction on the 3000 block of Grays Ferry Avenue on April 8 during the installation of a precast concrete section, according to Parker.
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Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Built in 1972, the structure was constructed with precast concrete panels.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
The precast pavers will be made offsite and and then adhered to the existing steps.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Not only did the venue come in well below cost, but the weather-resistant amphitheater (precast concrete serves as benches, for example) doesn’t require constant fixups.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
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Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Built in 1972, the structure was constructed with precast concrete panels.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
The precast pavers will be made offsite and and then adhered to the existing steps.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Not only did the venue come in well below cost, but the weather-resistant amphitheater (precast concrete serves as benches, for example) doesn’t require constant fixups.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Precast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precast. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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