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off–the–shelf

adjective

Definition of off–the–shelf

  1. :  available as a stock item :  not specially designed or custom-made off–the–shelf software

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First Known Use of off–the–shelf

1950

off–the–shelf Synonyms

Synonyms
bought, mass-produced, off-the-peg [chiefly British], off-the-rack, off-the-shelf, store, store-bought
Antonyms
bespoke (also bespoken), custom, customized, custom-made, tailored, tailor-made
Related Words
ready-to-wear; commercial; prefab, prefabricated; hand-me-down
Near Antonyms
handcrafted, handmade, homemade

OFF–THE–SHELF Defined for English Language Learners

off-the-shelf

adjective

Definition of off–the–shelf for English Language Learners

  • : available for sale from a store's supply of goods : not specially designed or custom-made

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